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Gold Coast Congress 2020 Information Manual
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GOLD COAST CONGRESS INFORMATION MANUAL
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Table of Contents
2020 DATES .............................................................................................................. 7
2021 DATES .............................................................................................................. 7
ACCOMMODATION ................................................................................................... 7
ADVERTISING IN BULLETIN .................................................................................... 7
ADVERTISEMENTS .................................................................................................. 7
AIR CONDITIONING – PLAYER COMFORT ............................................................. 7
ALERTS - SUMMARY ................................................................................................ 8
APP – GOLD COAST CONGRESS APP ................................................................... 9
APPEALS ADVISORS ............................................................................................... 9
APPEALS CHAIR ....................................................................................................... 9
BBO ............................................................................................................................ 9
BRIDGE MATES ........................................................................................................ 9
BRIDGE MATES II – PLAYER NUMBERS FOR THE TEAMS .................................. 9
BRIDGE VID ............................................................................................................ 10
BRIDGE WIDOWS ................................................................................................... 10
BULLETIN ................................................................................................................ 12
BULLETIN RECYCLING .......................................................................................... 12
BUS AND BUS TIMETABLE .................................................................................... 12
CADDY NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 13
CALENDAR 2020 ..................................................................................................... 16
CATEGORIES - TEAMS .......................................................................................... 16
CELEBRITY SPEAKERS ......................................................................................... 17
CHARITY 2020 – ZEPHYR FOUNDATION ............................................................. 19
CLOSING TIMES FOR ENTRIES FOR EVENTS .................................................... 19
COFFEE AND TEA .................................................................................................. 20
COLOUR CODING FOR SECTIONS ....................................................................... 20
CONGRESS SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS 2020 ......................................... 20
CONTACTS FOR GCC STAFF ................................................................................ 21
CORRECTION OF SCORES ................................................................................... 21
COURTESY BUS ..................................................................................................... 22
COURTESY BUS - STOPS & ROUTE ..................................................................... 23
DATES FOR FUTURE YEARS ................................................................................ 24
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DINNER DANCE ...................................................................................................... 24
DIRECTOR, CHIEF TOURNAMENT ........................................................................ 24
DIRECTORS GET TOGETHER ............................................................................... 24
DISCOUNT ACCOMMODATION - YOUTH BRIDGE PLAYERS ............................. 25
DISCOUNT ENTRY FEES - YOUTH BRIDGE PLAYERS ....................................... 25
DISCOUNT PERIOD FINISHING DAY .................................................................... 25
DOCTOR .................................................................................................................. 25
DRAW FOR NEXT ROUND PAGE .......................................................................... 25
DRESS UP THEME DAY ......................................................................................... 26
ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................................. 26
ENTERING ............................................................................................................... 27
ENTRIES .................................................................................................................. 27
ENTRY FEES ........................................................................................................... 27
ENTRY FORM ......................................................................................................... 28
ENTRY ID ................................................................................................................ 28
EVENT ORGANISERS ............................................................................................ 28
EVENT INFORMATION AND ELIGIBILITY .............................................................. 28
EVENTS FOR NOVICE PLAYERS .......................................................................... 29
FINALISTS ............................................................................................................... 29
FINALS INCLUDING TOP 4 AND SEMI FINALS ..................................................... 29
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................................... 30
GOLD POINTS ......................................................................................................... 30
GRAND SLAM MEMBERS ...................................................................................... 30
HELP BEFORE PLAY .............................................................................................. 30
HELP BEFORE PLAY VOLUNTEERS ..................................................................... 31
HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT AND KEEPING COSTS DOWN ........................... 31
HOSPITALITY .......................................................................................................... 31
HOUSE TEAMS AND PAIRS ................................................................................... 31
IMPORTANT POINTS .............................................................................................. 31
INDIVIDUAL PLAYER RESULTS ............................................................................ 31
INTERMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................. 32
LATE ENTRIES IVY DAHLER BUTLER PAIRS, SERES MCMAHON SWISS
MATCHPOINT PAIRS AND FRIDAY NOVICE PAIRS ............................................. 32
LOLLIES ................................................................................................................... 32
LUNCHES ................................................................................................................ 32
MASTERPOINTS ..................................................................................................... 32
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MINOR SPONSORS ................................................................................................ 33
NEW ZEALAND MASTERPOINT CONVERSION ................................................... 33
NIGHT PLAY ............................................................................................................ 33
NO FRILLS WALK IN PAIRS ................................................................................... 33
NOVICE AND ROOKIE ACTIVITIES ........................................................................ 33
NOVICE ELIGIBILITY .............................................................................................. 34
NOVICE EVENTS .................................................................................................... 34
NOVICE HELP BEFORE PLAY ............................................................................... 34
ONLINE ENTRIES ................................................................................................... 35
ONSITE PERSONNEL ............................................................................................. 35
OPEN PAIRS and TEAMS PLAYOFF POINTS ....................................................... 35
OVERSEAS ELIGIBILITY ........................................................................................ 36
PARKING ................................................................................................................. 36
PARTNERSHIP REQUESTS ................................................................................... 36
PAYING AN ENTRY THAT'S ALREADY BEEN LODGED ....................................... 37
PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY ................................................................................ 37
PAYMENT OPTIONS ............................................................................................... 37
PENS ....................................................................................................................... 38
PIANOLA SMART TOOLS FOR BRIDGE CLUBS ................................................... 38
PLAYER NUMBERS FOR THE TEAMS USING BRIDGEMATE II .......................... 38
PLAYER QUALIFYING POINTS .............................................................................. 38
POLICY YOUTH DISCOUNT ................................................................................... 38
POLICY DINNER DANCE ........................................................................................ 38
POLOS FOR SALE .................................................................................................. 39
PQPs – PLAYER QUALIFYING POINTS ................................................................. 39
PRIZES .................................................................................................................... 39
PRIZE MONEY – 2020 ............................................................................................. 39
PRIZE MONEY CONTINUED – 2020 ...................................................................... 40
PRIZE MONEY CONTINUED – 2020 ...................................................................... 41
PRIZE MONEY CONTINUED – 2020 ...................................................................... 42
PRIZES – PAYMENT ............................................................................................... 42
PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................. 42
PROTECTED PAIRS ............................................................................................... 43
PROGRAM https://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/program.php ............................ 43
QUEENSLANDERS ONLY AWARD - RESTRICTED PAIRS .................................. 45
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RECORDERS .......................................................................................................... 45
REFERENCE NUMBER ........................................................................................... 45
REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................... 46
RESTRICTED ELIGIBLITY ...................................................................................... 46
RESTRICTED PAIRS PRIZE – QUEENSLANDER ONLY ....................................... 46
RESULTS AND DRAWERS VIA MOBILE ................................................................ 46
RESULTS & DRAW FOR NEXT ROUND – WEB PAGE ......................................... 46
0-10 (ROOKIE), 0-50 AND NOVICE LIASION OFFICERS ...................................... 46
0-10 (ROOKIE), 0-50 AND NOVICE COLOURS ...................................................... 47
0-10 (ROOKIE), 0-50 AND NOVICE EVENTS ......................................................... 47
0-10 (ROOKIE), 0-50, AND NOVICE HELP ............................................................. 47
0-10 (ROOKIE) ELIGIBILITY .................................................................................... 47
0-10 (ROOKIE) HELP BEFORE PLAY ..................................................................... 47
ROOM SET UP – COLOUR CODING ...................................................................... 48
SCORE BOOKLETS ................................................................................................ 48
SCORING CORRECTION PERIODS ...................................................................... 48
SEATING ................................................................................................................. 49
SENIORS ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................ 49
SENIORS’ FINALS ................................................................................................... 49
SENIOR TEAMS PLAYOFF POINTS....................................................................... 49
SESSION TIMES ..................................................................................................... 50
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................ 51
SPONSORS – (MINOR) ........................................................................................... 51
SPONSORS http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019Sponsors.pdf ............... 52
SPRING NATIONALS FREE ENTRY TO GCC - WINNERS .................................... 54
STAFF PHOTOES ................................................................................................... 54
STAFFING ............................................................................................................... 54
STARTING TIMES ................................................................................................... 55
SUBSTITUTES ........................................................................................................ 56
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS ....................................................................... 56
SYSTEMS AND SYSTEM CARDS .......................................................................... 56
TEA AND COFFEE .................................................................................................. 57
TEACHING ............................................................................................................... 57
TEAM CATEGORIES ............................................................................................... 57
THEME ..................................................................................................................... 57
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TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS .................................................................................... 57
TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................... 58
TRIVIA NIGHT ......................................................................................................... 58
TROPHIES ............................................................................................................... 59
UNDER 50S ELIGIBILITY ........................................................................................ 59
UNDER 50s HELP BEFORE PLAY.......................................................................... 60
UNIFORMS .............................................................................................................. 60
WALK-IN PAIRS AT THE GOLD COAST CONGRESS ........................................... 60
WEB RESULTS PAGE ............................................................................................. 61
WEB DRAW FOR NEXT ROUND PAGE ................................................................. 61
WEBSITE ................................................................................................................. 61
WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR ...................................................................................... 61
WITHDRAWALS ...................................................................................................... 61
WOMEN’S FINALS .................................................................................................. 61
YOUTH ELEGIBILITY .............................................................................................. 62
YOUTH, STUDENT & OTHER CONCESSIONAL ENTRY FEES–ADVISE WHEN
ENTERING ............................................................................................................... 62
YOUTH PLAYERS ACCOMMODATION .................................................................. 62
ZEPHYR FOUNDATION (2020 GCC Charity) ......................................................... 63
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2020 DATES
Friday 21st February – Saturday 29th February 2020
2021 DATES
Friday 19th February – Saturday 27th February 2021
ACCOMMODATION
For accommodation enquiries, contact Di Hodges – M - 0439 764 658 or E – dihodges1954@gmail.com Some accommodation options are listed on the GCC website:
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/accom.php
See also YOUTH BRIDGE ACCOMMODATION:
We are offering youth accommodation at Capricornia Apartments
https://www.capricornia.com.au/ for $17 per night (born in 1995 or later) or $27 per
night for older youths (up to 32ish) – contact Jessica Brake at
jessicabrake@hotmail.com, 0414 134 888, or via a Facebook message.
Accommodation is limited. Preference is given to those born in 1995 or later, or to
older youths not in full time employment
ADVERTISING IN BULLETIN
Events Any ABF event and any QBA Gold Point event held prior to June 30th can
have a free advertisement – size is the Editors prerogative. All other ABF events will
be published in the Coming Events Calendar. Strict deadlines must be adhered
to. Deadlines set by Editor with Tournament Organiser’s approval.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Advertisements are $300 a page. The editor has the prerogative to negotiate with
prospective advertisers regarding possible columns to be published in the Bulletins
for advertising.
AIR CONDITIONING – PLAYER COMFORT
There are approximately two thousand players at the venue, ensuring the comfort of
ALL players is a challenge.
Over time the organisers have noticed that there are areas where it is particularly
cold due to air pockets coming from the air conditioner.
The room sometimes leaks from condensation due to the amount of air conditioning
we are using.
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What you CAN do to improve your personal comfort level:
▪ as advertised in all communication, please bring a jumper; ▪ we have a supply of pashminas and wraps so please just ask a caddy who will
bring it to you - we do ask -that you return these to the caddy at end of the session
▪ if it is obviously too cold for you and those around you please ask the caddy to report the table number and section to Kim Ellaway who will bring her thermometer to see if it can be fixed or perhaps we can move the table.
ALERTS - SUMMARY
PRE-ALERTS
List your unusual or complex treatments in the pre-alerts section of the system card. For instance – RCO 2s, Bergen raises, DONT Dbl vs 1NT, unusual carding (leading low from doubletons, etc).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announce the number of clubs contained in a 1♣ opening and the HCP range of a 1NT opening. Those playing a strong club system just need to announce 1♣ as “Strong 16+”.
ALERTS DURING THE AUCTION
Alert by circling partner’s call and saying “Alert” but don’t offer an explanation unless asked (then aim to be concise, yet complete).
DON’T ALERT:
▪ Any double or redouble ▪ Any call beyond 3NT, except a conventional opening bid ▪ A bid of a suit bid or shown by an opponent ▪ Any 2♣ response to a INT opening bid in an uncontested auction (e.g.
Stayman) ▪ Any Jump Raise in a contested auction
For our New Zealand players, we do NOT use STOP Cards
DO ALERT:
All other conventional calls (such as Transfers, 2♥=hearts and a minor)
‘Unusual’ natural bids. These include: weak jump shift responses, pre-emptive jump
raises (but only in uncontested auctions), inverted minors, canapé tendency,
negative free bids, transfer accepts that deny four trumps, etc.
At the end of the auction, the declaring side should mark any unusual calls that weren’t alerted at the time. Do this with a plus sign (+).
IF PARTNER STUFFS UP
Declarer/Dummy: If partner fails to alert or provides a wrong or misleading explanation, you should wait until the end of the auction before calling the Director and correcting.
Defenders: wait until the end of the hand before piping up.
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APP – GOLD COAST CONGRESS APP
Download the 2020 Gold Coast Congress App. On this APP you will be able to
follow: Contact details, scores, photos, information, guest speakers and
notifications. For the online version click on the appropriate logo.
iPhone Store http://tinyurl.com/jbtrxtz
iPad Store http://tinyurl.com/hfgnhjq
Android Store: http://tinyurl.com/joybod9
IF YOU HAVE LAST YEAR’S APP, PRESS THE TOP LEFT TO UPDATE TO THIS
YEAR
APPEALS ADVISORS
Neville Francis, David Appleton, David Beauchamp and Liam Milne. The Director will guide you to the appropriate adviser
APPEALS CHAIR
Kim Morrison
BBO
The BBO liaison is Ray Ellaway. Round of 4 will only be on BBO if staff is available.
Open Final and Semis are always on BBO. Seniors’ and Women’s on BBO if enough
staff.
BRIDGE MATES
If you have never used the Bridgemate Scoring Units we suggest you arrive a few minutes before your first session and ask a Director for a quick tutorial. We are confident that your opponents will also help you to use this user-friendly technology.
BRIDGE MATES II – PLAYER NUMBERS FOR THE TEAMS
During the team events, when you turn on the Bridgemates, you will be asked to
enter your player numbers. This is NOT your ABF number. Each player in every
team has been assigned a number. These will be found on the bright orange sheet
which will be on your table at the start of play. NS at the home table should enter the
player numbers for the players in your own team.
The reason for this is that, if done correctly, the scoring team will produce a
summary of the results for each pair in your team, comparing their results against the
average score across your section on each board (the datum). These results have
no official status and are just for your own interest. It is a service we are happy to be
able to provide, but to take advantage of it, it is important that the player numbers
are accurately entered each round.
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Our observations from recent years show that over 90% of teams sit in the same
seats for the whole event. To simplify the process for entering player numbers for
these teams, from Round 2 onwards if your team is sitting in the same seats as in
Round 1, you may just enter “1” for all four players. The unit will display “same as
Round 1” as the player names and the system will correctly record the pairs.
BRIDGE VID
www.bridgevid.com is a new online video teaching website by Pete and Laura
Hollands. Learn at your own pace, in your own time from wherever you are! Pete
and Laura love to share their passion for the game by running a variety of play
sessions, lessons and courses for players of all skill levels. The best part, it's video
teaching so you can pause, rewind and access a great database of lessons to look
at any time.
BRIDGE WIDOWS
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/bridgewidows.pdf
We offer hospitality for those partners who do not play bridge. The first hospitality
function will be at 11.00am Saturday 22nd February 2020. Venue will be advised
upon nomination with our Hospitality Co-ordinator, Sue Ziegenfuss. Other activities
will be decided at the first function. Any expressions of interest or pre-bookings
would be very welcome. To nominate, contact:
Sue - gcchospitality@qldbridge.com.au Nicky (m) 0420 621979 or Geoff (m) 0407 620373 (Golf Only) Saturday 22nd 11.00am-12.00pm Get together Non-Bridge Partners
Apt 3204, Air on Broadbeach Cost: Free
Golf trips will also be arranged here. Geoff Nice is organising the golf.
Sunday 23rd 11.15am – 5.00pm Day trip to the Crystal Castle
Gnd Flr, Air on Broadbeach Cost: $20 p/p bus only. $28 entrance $26 seniors
Lunch & Tea costs to be incurred by self.
https://www.crystalcastle.com.au/ Day trip to the Crystal Castle at Mullumbimby in
NSW takes approx. 1 ¼ hours. These beautiful botanical gardens and rainforest
walks are filled with giant crystals and fossils, dating back 500 million years. The
gardens also host the world’s largest amethyst geode. The walks through the
gardens are serene and tranquil. Enjoy lunch on the deck at the Lotus cafe, with
spectacular views.
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Monday 24th 10.30am – 11.30am Fashion Parade
Fashion Parade, Change Alley Oasis SC Lvl 1 up the escalators above Woolworths
Meeting at Change Alley, Oasis shopping centre. Cost: Free
Monday 24th 11.45am-3.45pm Trip to Sanctuary Cove
Gnd Flr, Air on Broadbeach. No Host. Drop off Pick up Cost: $10 p/p for Bus return.
Food and drink not included. https://sanctuarycove.com/
Trip to Sanctuary Cove – A fabulous range of boutiques, with mouth-watering selections of cafes and restaurants with views over the Marina. Tuesday 25th 10.30am–11.30am Get together Non-Bridge Partners
Apt 3204, Air on Broadbeach Cost: Free
Golf trips will also be arranged here. Geoff Nice (Golf)
Tuesday 25th 11.30am–4.30pm Kingscliff, and Fingal Head
Apt 3204, Air on Broadbeach Cost: $20 bus. Food and drink not included.
Kingscliff, a coastal town, is just south of Tweed Heads. The main street Marine Parade offers lovely boutique shopping with many cafes. We will lunch here, and then off to Fingal Head. A slow walk to the lighthouse and outlook, to view Cook Island. Fingal Head and Cook Island were first sighted by James Cook on 16 May 1770. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingscliff,_New_South_Wales
Wednesday 26th 12.30 – 4.30pm David Fleay Wildlife Park Apt 3204, Air on Broadbeach No Host. Drop off-Pick up. $10 bus, Adult $23, Seniors $15.20. Food and drink not included. David Fleay Wildlife Park is a wildlife park with a difference! You can stroll through natural habitats and visit a nocturnal house to see some of Australia's most iconic wildlife. You'll meet crocodiles, koalas, emus, brolgas, dingoes, dunnarts, bilbies and kangaroos, as well as platypus. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/david-fleay/
Thursday 27th 10.45am– 5pm Sirromet Winery & Tasting Apt 3204, Air on Broadbeach $20 bus return $20 for tour and wine tasting package. Lunch at own expense. Try some of Queensland’s award-winning wines during a 1.5-hour wine tasting experience at the Sirromet Winery in Mount Cotton. Stroll around the vineyards, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the family-run winery, then sample red, white, and sparkling wines during a tasting. https://www.sirromet.com/ Friday 28th 8.15am Champagne Breakfast Meeting at In-Her Shoes Oasis Shopping Ctr Cost: Free All welcome to a champagne breakfast where you will receive a 10% discount on certain items. Enter a free draw to win a pair of shoes, to be drawn at the breakfast.
Other options: Visits are also available to Harbour Town, one of Australia’s largest outlet shopping centres with over 240 stores, as well as providing alfresco dining. Harbour Town have their own shuttle buses to and from the Convention Centre at 9.15am & 10.30am, returning 2pm & 5pm. VIP invitations to Harbour Town are available at the get together at apartment 3204, Air on Broadbeach.
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Currumbin Wild Life Sanctuary https://currumbinsanctuary.com.au/ World-renowned for its feeding of huge flocks of free-flying wild rainbow lorikeets. Dingo encounters, free flight bird shows and behind the scenes Veterinary and rehabilitation hospital. A must see is the bird feeding show at 4pm.
BULLETIN
Andy Hung, David Stern, Liam Milne and Brent Manley are the Bulletin co-editors. The quality of the Bulletin is enhanced with contributions from players of all standards. Quality play, defence or bidding or humorous stories from the tournament or even general comments or criticisms are greatly appreciated. There are many ways to make a submission including:
• see a Bulletin Editor – there is almost ALWAYS one at the venue at any given
time
• phone or SMS the number on the header of the Daily Bulletin (0425 101 094)
• send an email to the address on the header of the Daily Bulletin
(gcb@thesterns.com.au or andygccbulletin@gmail.com )
• put a submission in the Bulletin Submission box opposite the Administration desk
BULLETIN RECYCLING
Helping the environment and keeping the costs down. There has been an
increasing trend for players to read the Daily Bulletin online. This has enabled us to
reduce the print runs of the bulletin reducing our carbon footprint and keeping down
the costs for you the players. You can further assist by returning any bulletins which
you no longer require to the venue allowing us to recycle them, especially from the
early days to those players who attend only for the teams.
BUS AND BUS TIMETABLE
Courtesy Buses are available to take you back and forth – drop off points have been
published and will be published throughout the Convention Centre. Talk to Bridge
Administration Desk, Geoff or Elizabeth and they will assist you. PLEASE DO NOT
ASK BUS DRIVERS TO VARY THE COURSE THAT HAS BEEN ADVERTISED AS
THEY WILL HAVE TO SAY NO. NO COURTESY BUS PICKUP FROM JUPITERS
OR FRESHWATER POINT RESORT - IF YOU ARE STAYING THERE, CONTACT
KIM (0412 064 903) AND SHE WILL ORGANISE SOMEONE TO PICK YOU UP.
The bus service will commence one hour before the start of play for each two
session or more events, picking up passengers at the listed stops in numerical order.
Please hail the bus.
They will have a sign Gold Coast Congress Bus in front left-hand windscreen.
Buses will also be available to ferry people only to restaurants in Broadbeach during meal breaks, and for pickup in time for commencement of play. Please remember this is a courtesy bus, primarily for those less capable of walking over to the Mall area.
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Buses will also be available at the end of each playing session, stopping again at indicated stops. Regrettably buses will not be available to take people to the dinner dance.
Click here for the map of the bus route: http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/map.pdf
or refer to COURTESY BUS - STOPS & ROUTE
CADDY NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS
2020 Caddy Dates are Sunday 23rd February to Saturday 29th February – 2
sessions each day except the last Saturday where there is one. Some of you will be
asked to work Saturday 22nd February and some will work different sessions than
others however am conscious of family connections and car travelling – some will
only be asked to work for three days which is our busiest.
Caddy Notes and Instructions:
PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED MOBILE PHONES. STAFF ARE NOT ALLOWED
MOBILE PHONES AND THAT MEANS CADDYS ARE NOT ALLOWED MOBILE
PHONES FOR ANY REASON. CADDYS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE EAR
PHONES IN THEIR EARS FOR ANY REASON AS THEY NEED TO BE LISTENING
TO CADDY CALLS. A GOOD CADDY IS ONE WHOSE SECTION NEVER NEEDS
TO CALL FOR A CADDY AS WE LIKE PROACTIVE CADDYS.
A PROACTIVE CADDY IS ONE WHO RECOGNISES FAST TABLES AND RATHER
THAN HAVE THEM CALL YOU, YOU HAVE BOARDS READY TO GO ON THEIR
TABLE.
PRUE – MY OPERATIONS MANAGER, THE BRIDGE OFFICE OR THE
CONGRESS’S COFFEE SHOP SITUATED IN THE FOYER WILL LOOK AFTER
YOUR PHONE IF YOU ARE EXPECTING URGENT CALLS. FEEL FREE TO
BRING A BOOK HOWEVER DONT GET IMMERSED INTO THE BOOK AS A
GOOD CADDY IS A PROACTIVE CADDY. THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO
DO SO IF YOU ARE BORED AND YOU HAVE NOT BROUGHT READING
MATERIALS ASK YOUR FLOOR MANAGER FOR JOBS.
DO NOT LEAVE THE FLOOR FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT YOUR FLOOR
MANAGER BEING ADVISED INCLUDING TOILET VISIT, OR COMING OUT TO
THE ADMIN OFFICE TO SEE ME.
CADDIES CAN BE SEEN BUT NOT HEARD. YOU MUST NOT SPEAK TO A
PLAYER UNLESS YOU ARE SPOKEN TO FIRST. DO NOT DISTURB THEM FOR
ANY REASON.
Clothing - Caddy attire includes a Shirt (Purple colour) and it is to be worn during
the bridge session. The shirt provided is to be handed in at the end of the day for
washing and a different shirt will be issued the following day. It is strongly
recommended that you wear long shorts/pants (rather than short skirt or dress and
enclosed shoes). Short Shorts or Skirts are not appropriate – all clothing MUST be at
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least half way down the thigh. ALL caddies MUST wear covered in comfortable
enclosed shoes throughout the whole week – walking around in bare feet is not
allowed – thongs are not considered appropriate. Caddys will be sent home if they
are dressed INAPPROPRIATELY.
Hours - You will need to arrive half an hour before a session especially your first
one. Your allocated Floor Manager will advise of starting times.
Pay - Caddying is not an hourly rate but instead you receive $55 per session – there
are two sessions most days.
Parking – I have limited free parking – if you car pool with other caddies (3
minimum), I will certainly give you free parking. An alternative is to park at the
Casino and walk over. It is free to park at the Casino.
Caddy Bags - At the start of the event you will receive a caddy bag which carries
what the players may need - system cards, pens and bidding pads. Spare Scoring
Booklets for the Event you are caddying should be added to your bag. You will need
to have your caddy bag with you throughout each session – When you start the
caddy bags will have the required stationery for the first event except scoring book.
After that event it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct stationery for
the players. Managers will explain what the stationery is for each event.
Distributing & Picking Up Boards - Each caddy will be allocated a section and
Floor Manager. Your job is to ensure players always have boards to play. Each
event has different board allocation requirements. LISTEN TO YOUR FLOOR
MANAGER as to distribution of boards. The numbers of the boards change but it is
your job to hand them in the numerical order as instructed. IT IS VITAL THAT THE
BOARDS GET HANDED OUT CORRECTLY.
Once the players have finished with their boards you must go and pick up the boards
and put them in the correct order in your boxes. A new round within a session
cannot commence until all boards have been found.
Caddy Calls - A player will call for a caddy for three reasons (1) when they need a
new board or (2) when they need something from your caddy bag or (3) when they
need you to fill in as dummy (see elsewhere). When they ask for a new board it is
your job to go and find the board they are after. Your Floor Manager will advise you
as to where you can get boards from and listen to the players as they usually know
which boards they want. Once the players have finished with the board that you
have got for them, you will need to return it to the table you took it from. Smokers
and Toilet visits are looked after at events with caddys offering to be dummy whilst
the player leaves the table. All you have to do is pull the card that the player
nominates and turn it after the trick has been played. We will show you, but this is
part of the service of being a caddy. However, remember at the end of the session
you will not have time to be dummy as there will be lots of caddy calls.
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Director Calls –If you realise that the player who is calling for the Director is not
being heard, you can assist by standing next to the player and calling for the director
yourself.
Turn Overs – At the end of each event, we need to turn the rooms around. The
major turnovers are Monday and Thursday. You will need to stay until the turnover
is completed on these days.
Water bubblers are located in the playing area.
We generally do NOT invite caddies to the dinner dance HOWEVER if you wish to
attend please see me and if there is a vacancy I am more than happy to give you a
ticket but this will be at very late notice.
On most days you will not have time to go home or across the road between the
sessions to get something to eat and we do not supply meals on any of the days,
please be prepared. There is a snack bar at the Centre which is costly. There are
snack food stores across the way or please feel free to bring your own food. A fridge
is located in the Board Control Room. The Board Control Room has a microwave
which you are welcome to use.
Caddies usually come back for a second go so it is enjoyable especially if you do the
right thing by your floor manager.
PLEASE NOTE – DO NOT BRING ANY EXPENSIVE ITEMS ON TO THE
PREMISES AS THERE IS NOWHERE TO STORE VALUABLES WHEN YOU ARE
BUSY. I AM CONTACTABLE THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE CONGRESS – IF YOU
HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, MY NUMBER IS 0412064903.
KIM ELLAWAY, MANAGER
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CALENDAR 2020
Fri
21 Feb
Sat
22 Feb
Sun
23 Feb
Mon
24 Feb
Tue
25 Feb
Wed
26 Feb
Thu
27 Feb
Fri
28 Feb
Sat
29 Feb
Bobby Richman Pairs
Championship
Weekend
Matchpoint Swiss
Pairs
Monday
Butler
Pairs
No
Frills
Walk-in
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Walk-in
Pairs
Teams Championship Teams
Finals
Open
Teams Final
Rookie
0-10 MP
Pairs
0-50
Masterpoint
Pairs
0-50 #1
Masterpoint
Pairs
Rookie
0-10 MP
Pairs
Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss
Pairs
0-50 #2
Masterpoint
Pairs
0-50 MP
Butler
Swiss
Pairs #1
Seres
McMahon
Pairs
0-50 MP
Butler
Swiss
Pairs #2
Friday
Novice
Pairs
0-99 MP
Dinner
Dance
CATEGORIES - TEAMS
All teams should have nominated their categories when submitting their entry.
Please check to see you are entered correctly into the various categories as once
winners are announced no correspondence will be entered into.
Open Categories: Open, Seniors, Women, Mixed*, Overseas and Queensland
Intermediate Categories: Same sex, Mixed* and Queensland
Restricted Categories: Same sex, Mixed* and Queensland *
Novice Categories: Same sex and Mixed*
*Mixed category requires at least 1 male and 1 female player
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CELEBRITY SPEAKERS
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/celebritySpeakersv5.pdf
The GCC Celebrity Speakers Seminars are held upstairs opposite the office.
Cost is $5 (Free entry to Youth Players).
Proceeds will be given to ABF Friends of Youth Bridge Fund.
Saturday 2.00-2.45pm
Paul Marston Accurate slam bidding using Two over One - the 3 agreements you need to make with your partner. (Bring your lunch to eat at this session)
Multi Level
Sunday 9.30-10.15am
Joan Butts Partnership Coaching - In this session Joan will help you work with your partner using her Online School.
Multi Level
Monday 12.30-1.15pm
Andy Hung How to be a Fearsome (annoying) Opponent in the Auction (Bring your lunch to eat at this session)
Multi Level
Tuesday 9.30-10.15am
Kate McCallum Trick One Thinking – Declarer or Defender, what to think about!
Novice-Advancing
Thursday 9.30-10.15am
William Jenner-O’Shea
Modern Weak Twos and Pre-empts. Will's talk will also provide an Introduction to IMPs Scoring & Strategy.
Novice-Advancing
Thursday 2.00-2.45pm
Laura Ginnan & Pete Hollands
Delve into Pete and Laura's top 5 Conventions and find out why they have such a good return on investment!
Multi Level
Joan Butts has represented Australia in world championships. Quarter finalist 2018 South West Pacific Teams at the Summer Festival of Bridge. Her passion is bridge education. As the ABF National Teaching Coordinator, she trains teachers and arranges professional development programmes
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Paul Marston has won more than 50 open national titles and his books have sold more than 500,000 copies. his talk is suitable for anyone who has an interest in Two over One. For newer players it will be an eye opener; for more experienced players it will be a discussion point.
Andy Hung is a professional bridge player and teacher who has represented Australia at both Youth and Open competitions. He has won several Australian National titles and is a part of the 2019 Australian Open Team to compete in the Asia Pacific and World Championships. He thoroughly enjoys teaching and coaching bridge (at all levels), and regularly runs bridge holidays
Kate McCallum is a full - time professional player, is a six-time world Champion as well as a teacher, mentor and partnership coach. Kate will be speaking about one of her favourite topics for up-and-coming players, "Trick One Thinking".
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Laura Ginnan & Pete Hollands are Melbourne based profession-al bridge players and teachers. Pete represented Australia at the Bermuda Bowl. They are revolutionising the way bridge is taught through online video teaching from their website Bridge Vid. bridgevid.com/
Will Jenner-O’Shea has been teaching bridge for over 10 years. He has taught hundreds of Beginners and thousands of Intermediate and Advanced players. Will has taught at most of the largest Clubs in Sydney, as well as presented bridge lessons during various National Events. He has represented Australia and won several National events.
CHARITY 2020 – ZEPHYR FOUNDATION
Please see ZEPHYR FOUNDATION
CLOSING TIMES FOR ENTRIES FOR EVENTS
All events except Friday events (mentioned below) close 24 hours before the event
starts.
Friday events:
Ivy Dahler Butler Pairs Thursday 3.00pm Friday Novice Pairs Thursday 3.00pm Swiss McMahon Matchpoint Swiss Pairs Thursday 3.00pm
Any player making changes to their entries at the venue will be charged an
administration fee of $10 per player.
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COFFEE AND TEA
As a service to participants the event will be operating a tea and coffee service.
Coffee is made from freshly ground coffee beans with fresh milk and will cost $3.50 a
cup (additional $2.50 for an extra shot) and cookies at $3.00 each. The service will
start around one hour before play and continue until late into the last session of the
day. Please understand that the service is run for the benefit of players by
volunteers. Correct change is a blessing but not essential.
COLOUR CODING FOR SECTIONS
For player convenience, playing areas will be colour coded for the whole event through the use of coloured table cloths and matching coloured flag. This will help to identify your section, results and playing area.
• Open Area will be dressed up in Light and Dark Blue
• Intermediate in Light and Dark Yellow
• Restricted will be in Light and Dark Green
• Novice in Maroon
• Rookies in Fuchsia
• 0-50 in Fuchsia
• Open Matchpoint Swiss Pairs and Open Monday Butler in Orange
• 0-500 Matchpoint Swiss Pairs and 0-500 Monday Butler in Purple
Coloured Flags will identify your seating, section results and the areas that you
play within.
CONGRESS SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS 2020
System regulations are published on the website after 1 January 2020.
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019GCCSystemRegulations.pdf
Supplementary regulations are published on the website after 1 February 2020.
Please refer to this link:
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019GCCSupplementaryRegulations.pd
f017.pdf
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CONTACTS FOR GCC STAFF
For a complete list of the GCC contacts, refer to this link:
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/contacts.php. The main contacts are:
General Enquiries
Kim Ellaway (07) 3351 8602, 0412 064 903 manager@qldbridge.com.au
Tournament Organiser
Tim Runting 0458 448 765 gccconvenor@qldbridge.com.au
Partnership Enquiries
Toni Bardon Mobile 0401 082 054 tmbardon@hotmail.com Or register on-line at http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/partners.php
Accommodation Enquiries
Di Hodges 0439 764 658 dihodges1954@gmail.com
Entry Enquiries Chief Director New Zealand enquiries Hospitality
Pele Rankin 0439 949 060 gccentries@qldbridge.com.au Laurie Kelso 0412 559 171 lskelso@ihug.com.au Alister Stuck acs@inspire.net.nz (06) 358 3449 Sue Ziegenfuss gcchospitality@qlbridge.com.au 0424 830 158
CORRECTION OF SCORES
Scoring Area Phone Number is 0487062138 – accepts text messages only
After each session, a printout of the results for each pair or team will be made available. For the last session of a stage of an event, you may obtain a copy on request from the Scoring Enquiries Desk – located in the Administration Office during the pairs and outside the playing area thereafter.
If you believe that there is a mistake, you need to follow this procedure:
1. on the board where you believe that there was an error, agree with your opponents that the score was entered incorrectly;
2. make the correction on your printout and have them sign it;
3. give the corrected printout to the Scoring Liaison Officer, Toni Bardon, under the sign “SCORING ENQUIRIES” next to the Scoring Room. She will check that you have provided all the necessary information. The correction will be made by the scorers during the following session and a new personal printout will be made available for you to collect.
Agreed scoring errors need to be advised within the scoring correction period for the session in which the error occurred. The scoring correction periods are displayed prominently near the scoreboards. At the conclusion of the scoring correction period, scores become final and, under the Laws of Bridge, no further changes can be made. This is critical for the last rounds when the correction period is limited and scorers may not pick up anomalies. You are responsible for your own actions - or lack thereof.
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COURTESY BUS
Courtesy Buses are available to take you back and forth – drop off points have been
published and will be published throughout the convention centre. Talk to Bridge
Administration Desk or Geoff or Elizabeth and they will assist you. PLEASE DO
NOT ask bus drivers to vary the course that has been advertised as they will have to
say no. No courtesy bus pickup from Jupiter’s or Freshwater Point Resort - if you
are staying there, contact Kim (0412 064 903) and she will organise someone to pick
you up.
The bus service will commence one hour before the start of play for each two
session or more events, picking up passengers at the listed stops in numerical order.
Please hail the bus. They will have a sign Gold Coast Congress Bus in front left-
hand windscreen.
Buses will also be available to ferry people only to restaurants in Broadbeach during meal breaks, and for pickup in time for commencement of play. Please remember this is a courtesy bus, primarily for those less capable of walking over to the Mall area.
Buses will also be available at the end of each playing session, stopping again at indicated stops. Regrettably buses will not be available to take people to the dinner dance. Link for map of the bus route: http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/map.pdf
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COURTESY BUS - STOPS & ROUTE
ANNE AV
ELIZABETH AV
PEERLESS AV
ALEXANDRA AV
MARGARET
AV
BVD
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BU
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GEORGE AV
PHILIP AV
GO
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WY
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RF
PD
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GCCC Kurrawa
SLSC
CHARLES AV
BRITANNIA AV
CHELSEA AV
AUSTRALIA AV
Broadbeach SLS C
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SECOND AV
ARMRICK AV
SU
RF
PD
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HW
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GO
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WHARF RD
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PD
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ALBERT AV
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DATES FOR FUTURE YEARS
2021 dates are Friday 19th February to Saturday 27th February
DINNER DANCE
Saturday 29th February 7.30pm.
Table Lists can be collected from the Dinner Dance Table next to the Scoring Area.
Table sizes are for 10 guests and unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate
larger tables than 10. Please advise us of any special dietary requirement when
making your booking.
Please return your form before Wednesday 26th February @ 5:00pm and seating
allocation will be based on the time of lodgement of your form.
To help us in providing you with the best possible food, wine and entertainment at
the GCC, as well as eliminating the waste of no shows, we are asking all participants
in the Gold Coast Congress other than the Walk-In Duplicates to contribute $20.
Non- players are asked to pay $50. No tickets will be issued. Your table allocation
will be posted on boards next to the dining hall doors.
The evening includes a 3-course meal, prize giving, and the return of the fabulous
“Captain Wow” to dance the night away.
Pre-dinner drinks will be served in the GCCEC foyer from 7.00pm, followed by dinner
at 7.30pm with doors opening at 7.20pm.
The GCCEC has strict guidelines regarding its liquor licence and the responsible
serving of alcohol. Under no circumstances can alcohol be brought onto the
premises for consumption at the dinner dance, nor can any alcohol purchased at the
GCC Dinner be taken from the premises during or after the event. No alcohol will be
served to those under 18, or the drunk and disorderly. Please refer to GCCEC
website for its policy on the responsible serving of alcohol.
http://www.gccec.com.au/responsible service alcohol.
Should you have any further questions regarding the dinner dance, please go to the
Dinner Dance desk in the Office.
DIRECTOR, CHIEF TOURNAMENT
Laurie Kelso is the Chief Tournament Director
DIRECTORS GET TOGETHER
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/directorsMeeting.pdf
A Directors get-together will be conducted by Jan Peach on Wednesday 26th February 2020 from 8.30am to 10.00am upstairs in Meeting Room 12 opposite administration office. Enquiries: Jan Peach 3352 6929 janpeach8@bigpond.com
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DISCOUNT ACCOMMODATION - YOUTH BRIDGE PLAYERS
The Gold Coast Congress offers heavily subsidised accommodation in holiday units
to youth(ish) players. The cost is:
• $17 a night for those born in 1995 or later
• $27 a night for older youths (up to 32 years or so)
Capricornia Apartments https://www.capricornia.com.au/ have air-conditioning in the
living area (fans in bedrooms) and a fully equipped kitchen. The complex is a short
stroll to the venue (and is even closer to the beach). It has a pool, BBQ area, tennis
court, complimentary boogie boards, spa and sauna.
For details, or to book, contact Jessica Brake at jessicabrake@hotmail.com, 0414
134 888, or via a Facebook message. Accommodation is limited. Preference is
given to those born in 1995 or later, or to older youths not in full time employment.
DISCOUNT ENTRY FEES - YOUTH BRIDGE PLAYERS
All players under 20 as at 1 January on the year the congress is held get free entry.
All players under 25 as at 1 January on the year the congress is held get a 50%
discount.
Your state-based bridge association or local bridge club may also offer a subsidy – it
doesn’t hurt to ask!
DISCOUNT PERIOD FINISHING DAY
The $10 discount per person for most entry fees applies if prepaid by midnight
Monday 10th February 2020. No discount for Rookie Pairs and Under 50
Masterpoint pairs.
DOCTOR
If you are in need of a doctor or medical assistance you can contact Kim Ellaway
through the Administration Desk or alternatively contact the Broadbeach Medical
Centre on 07-5531-6344, Suite GO1, 2681 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach. Please
note that they do not bulk bill. Their after-Hours is handled by National Home
Doctors Service on 137425 who do bulk bill.
DRAW FOR NEXT ROUND PAGE
The draw for the next round in the Teams and Swiss Pairs events will be published on the web at the same time it is displayed on the projector screens at the venue. So, if you are “connected” you can check your standings and the draw online. Alternatively, download the Apple/Android App.
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DRESS UP THEME DAY
The theme for this year’s event is Feathers to Fauna. Session for dress up is Wednesday morning and afternoon sessions.
ELIGIBILITY
Players must individually meet the eligibility criteria to compete in the events. This
includes Team/Pair events where all players must be under the stated masterpoint
range or age as per below. Overseas players may enter Novice, Restricted and
Intermediate events, however, they must quote their local registration number and be
eligible to play in equivalent events in their own country. Grand Slam players must
state their rating when entering, eligibility includes under 54% for Novice, 56% and
under for Restricted, and 59% and under for Intermediate events.
CATEGORY GENERAL ELIGIBILITY NZ ELIGIBILITY
0-10MP’s
(Rookie) Under 10 MPs as at 30/9/2019*
less than NZ Certificate of
Proficiency as at 01/01/2020
0-50 MP’s Under 50 MPs as at 30/9/2019* less than NZ Club Master as at
01/01/2020
NOVICE Under 100 MPs as at 30/9/2019* less than NZ Local Master as at
01/01/2020
RESTRICTED Under 300 MPs as at 30/9/2019* less than NZ Master as at
01/01/2020
0-500 MP’s Under 500 MPs as at 30/9/2019* less than NZ National Master as
at 01/01/2020
INTERMEDIATE Under 750 MPs as at 30/9/2019* less than NZ National Master as
at 01/01/2020
SENIORS Must be born prior to 01/01/1960
YOUTH Must be born on or after 01/01/1995
*Based on awards processed as officially released by the ABF in October 2019.
Players born on or after 01/01/2000 (under 20 years) and born on or before
01/01/1920 (over 100 years) are entitled to free entry - courtesy of Gold Coast
Congress. Players born on or after 01/01/1995 (under 25 years) are entitled to a
50% discount. Please advise D.O.B. when entering (ABF Policy).
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ENTERING
https://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2020/gcc2020_V03.pdf
On-line entering is preferable however to enter using hard copy, please tear out the
middle pages of the entry booklet, fill in the form, and post with payment to:
Pele Rankin, Gold Coast Congress Entries, PO Box 5218, Kenmore East QLD 4069
ENTRIES
https://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/onlineentries.php
Please ensure you get your entries in and remember they need to be paid by 10th February to receive the early bird discount. Never rely solely on your team-mates to do it for you – use the Check My Entry Feature http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/gccentriesbyabf.php and enter your name or ABF Number# and it will list all events you are entered in. Check out your friends too if you are the only efficient one! Entries close 24 hours prior to event start for all events. Late entries for Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss Pairs, Seres McMahon Matchpoint Swiss Pairs and Friday Novice Pairs will be accepted up to 3:00pm on Thursday 27th February 2020. Any player making changes to their entries will be charged an administration fee of $10 per player. QBA reserves the right to accept late entries and also reject entries without assigning cause. Online entries close 48 hours prior to event. Phone entries may be accepted up to 24 hours prior to play starting, however for events on Friday and Saturday, entries will be accepted until 3:00pm on Thursday 27th February. Refunds are automatically given to those pairs who qualify for teams final. Youth players claiming a reduction in fees must disclose D.O.B at time of entry.
ENTRY FEES
Entry Fees – A few players, because of extenuating circumstances, have not been able to pre-pay their entry fee. If this means YOU, then please proceed to Bridge Administration Desk and take care of the matter. Your team or pair cannot commence play if an entry fee is unpaid.
Entry Fees for the events are as follows –
▪ Weekend Matchpoint Swiss Pairs: $260 p/pair ($240 if paid by 10/2) ▪ Bobby Richman Pairs Championship: $310 p/pair ($290 if paid by 10/2) ▪ Monday Butler Swiss Pairs: $150 p/pair ($130 if paid by 10/2) ▪ Teams Championships: $740 p/team ($700 if paid by 10/2) ▪ Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss Pairs: $210 p/pair ($190 if paid by 10/2) ▪ Rookie Pairs: $50 p/pair per session
(No discount) ▪ 0 - 50 Masterpoint Pairs (1 session): $50 p/pair x Tuesday
(No discount) (2 sessions): $90 p/pair x Wednesday $90 p/pair x Thursday
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▪ Friday Seres-McMahon Match Point Swiss Pairs: $150 per/pair ($130 if paid by 10/2)
▪ Friday Novice Pairs: $150 per pair ($130 if paid by 10/2) ▪ Walk In Pairs: $15 per player (Pay at table)
Players born on or after 01/01/2000 (under 20 years) and born on or before 01/01/1920 (over 100 years) are entitled to free entry - courtesy of Gold Coast Congress. Players born on or after 01/01/1995 (under 25 years) are entitled to a 50% discount. Please advise when entering (ABF Policy). If you have not paid, you must see Pele at the Bridge Administration Desk before
play starts. Entry to the Ivy Dahler Butler Pairs, Seres McMahon Swiss Pairs and
Friday Novice Pairs will be accepted up to 3.00pm on Thursday.
Early bird discount of $10.00 applies to each person for most events if entry and entry fee is received prior to midnight Monday the 10th February 2020.
ENTRY FORM
Access the 2020 entry form here:
https://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2020/gcc2020_V03.pdf
ENTRY ID
The Entry ID is sometimes referred to as Ref No. This is the number allocated when
an on-line entry is made. This number is used by each member of a pair or team
when paying the entry fee separately so that each payment may be matched to the
original entry.
EVENT ORGANISERS
Tournament organiser – Tim Runting
Chief Tournament Director –Dr Laurie Kelso
Chief Scorer – Matthew McManus
EVENT INFORMATION AND ELIGIBILITY
OPEN: Carries ABF Open Playoff Points. Swiss Pairs Events do not carry playoff points. SENIORS: Open to players born prior to 1st January 1960. YOUTH: Open to players born after 1st January 1995. INTERMEDIATE: Open to players who have not attained 750 MPs as at 30 September 2019 0-500 MPs: Open to players who have not attained 500 MPs as at 30 September 2019 RESTRICTED: Open to players who have not attained 300 MPs as at 30 September 2019 NOVICE: Open to players who have not attained 100 MP’s as at 30 September 2019
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UNDER 50 MP: Open to players who have not attained 50 MPs as at 30 September 2019 ROOKIE: Open to players who have not attained 10 MP’s as at 30 September 2019
EVENTS FOR NOVICE PLAYERS
Please refer to NOVICE EVENTS or the following link:
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/noviceEvents.pdf
FINALISTS
Those teams qualifying for a berth in the Finals series of the Teams Championships
in all sections do so only on the condition that they are willing and available to
progress to the conclusion of their respective events.
For the Intermediate, Restricted and Novice - If one or two teams are not available
the play off for the finals to be given to third and/or fourth place. If no two teams are
available, the team willing to participate in the finals series to be given the title and
prizemoney with the runner up to be given second place status.
At the end of Round 12 in the Open Teams field, the two highest placed eligible
Seniors’ teams will qualify to a 48 board Final on Friday, February 28th.
At the end of Round 12 in the Open Teams field, the two highest placed eligible
Women’s teams will qualify to a 48 board Final on Friday, February 28th.
FINALS INCLUDING TOP 4 AND SEMI FINALS
The top 2 from each field of Intermediate, Restricted and Novice teams will play in
finals beginning at 10.00 am on Friday. The top 6 in the Open Field will play finals on
Friday and then the top 2 on Saturday.
OPEN - TOP 6 AT END OF MATCH 12 Round of 4 - 3rd to 6th Friday 9:00am 24 Boards (2x12 Board Stanzas)
OPEN - SEMI FINAL 1st, 2nd and winners of the Round of 4 Friday 2:00pm 36 Boards (3x12 Board Stanzas)
OPEN - FINAL Saturday 9:00am 48 Boards (4x12 Board Stanzas)
NOVICE, RESTRICTED, INTERMEDIATE Top 2 at the end of Match 12 Friday 10:00am 48 Boards (4x12 Board Stanzas)
SENIORS’/WOMEN’S - FINAL Top 2 at the end of Match 12 in the Open Teams field Friday 10:00am 48 Boards (4x12 Board Stanzas)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please refer to this link as it may answer your question:
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/FAQs.pdf
GOLD POINTS
Gold points are awarded for all events except Walk In Pairs.
For further information regarding masterpoint allocation, please refer to
MASTERPOINTS - WALK-IN PAIRS RED AND ALL OTHER EVENTS INCLUDING
ROOKIES AND 0-50MPS ARE GOLD MASTERPOINT
GRAND SLAM MEMBERS
When making an online entry, players will be asked if they are a member of Grand
Slam. If they tick No, proceed to the normal online entries. If they tick Yes, they will
be advised that if they are entering non-Open events, their eligibility will be
determined by their Grand Slam rating - refer Page 9 of the entry form for details.
Grand Slam players must state their rating when entering, eligibility includes under
54% for Novice, 56% and under for Restricted, and 59% and under for Intermediate
events.
HELP BEFORE PLAY
Help will be available as follows:
Rookies Sunday 22nd February play starts 10.30am help from 9.30am
Thursday 27th February play starts 10.30am help from 9.30am
Under 50s Tuesday 25th February play starts 10.30am help from 9.30am
Wednesday 26th February play starts 10.30am help from 9.30am
Thursday 27th February play starts 10.30am help from 9.30am
Novices Saturday 22nd February Novice Pairs start 10.30am help from 10am
Tuesday 25th February Novice Teams start 10.30am help from 10am
Friday 28th February Novice Pairs starts 10am help from 9.30am
Assistance will be available for filling out system cards, helping you find your seat &
working out where you go, where the boards move and using Bridgemates etc. We
can also assist with any queries regarding alerting or anything else you might like to
know, but also refer to the timetable of activities. Helpers can be identified by
their bright yellow fluorescent jackets.
Our thanks to our helpers: Richard Wallis, Lyn Carter, Mick Fawcett, Lynn Tracey,
Chris and Shelley Farr, Graham Rusher and Therese Tully.
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HELP BEFORE PLAY VOLUNTEERS
Date Day Event Help from Play Starts Volunteers
22/02/2020 Saturday Bobby Richman Novice Pairs
10.00am 10.30am Graham Rusher, Jim Evans, Tim Runting
23/02/2020 Sunday Rookies 9.30am 10.30am Mick Fawcett, Lyn Tracey, Kathy Males 25/02/2020 Tuesday Novice Teams 10.00am 10.30am Lyn Carter Richard Wallis
25/02/2020 Tuesday 0-50s 9.30am 10.30am Graham Rusher & Therese Tully
26/02/2020 Wednesday 0-50s 9.30am 10.30am Mick Fawcett & Lyn Tracey
27/02/2020 Thursday 0-50s 9.30am 10.30am Richard Wallis & Graham Rusher
27/02/2020 Thursday Rookies 9.30am 10.30am Therese Tully, Mick Fawcett, Lyn Carter
28/02/2020 Friday Novice Pairs 9.30am 10.00am Mick Fawcett & Lyn Tracey
HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT AND KEEPING COSTS DOWN
There has been an increasing trend for players to read the Daily Bulletin online. This has enabled us to reduce the print runs of the bulletin reducing our carbon footprint and keeping down the costs for you the players. You can further assist by returning any bulletins which you no longer require to the venue allowing us to recycle them, especially from the early days to those players who attend only for the teams.
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality is held in the Convener’s Unit daily usually after the afternoon’s play in
the pairs and after the last match during the teams. The Convener, at times, allows
other officers to host hospitality sessions.
HOUSE TEAMS AND PAIRS
Any nominations are welcomed in the event that House Teams or Pairs are required.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Gold Points are awarded in all events except Walk-in Pairs
• List of prizes are published on the website after 1st January 2020
• System regulations are published on website after 1st January 2020
• Supplementary regulations are published on website after 1st February 2020
• Seating for Pairs and Teams Championships are available on website 24
hours prior to event
INDIVIDUAL PLAYER RESULTS
Individual player results are available on the Results page of the GCC website. Click
on Individual Player Results and enter your Name or ABF number, then click Get
Results.
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INTERMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY
Open to players who have not attained 750 MP’s as at 30 September 2019.
LATE ENTRIES IVY DAHLER BUTLER PAIRS, SERES MCMAHON
SWISS MATCHPOINT PAIRS AND FRIDAY NOVICE PAIRS
Entries for the end-of-week events (Ivy Dahler Butler Pairs, Sere McMahon Swiss Pairs and Friday Novice Pairs) close at 3.00pm Thursday.
To relieve the pressure on the Administration Desk at this time, and to cut down on the queues, we are leaving the web site on-line entries open right up until 3.00pm Thursday for players wishing to enter and pay on-line by credit card.
You will still be able to pay at the Administration Desk using cash, cheque or credit
card. Changes to existing entries (different players, changing events, cancellations
etc.) will need to be done at the Administration Desk.
Avoid the queues and enter on-line using your iPad, notebook or smartphone. If you
make the finals, you will automatically receive a refund.
LOLLIES
Available at office and scoring area (not available at coffee shop).
LUNCHES
The Convention Centre Kiosks will sell a few sandwiches, salads and sausage rolls.
MASTERPOINTS
Walk-In Pairs are awarded Red Masterpoints.
All other events including Rookies and 0-50mps are awarded Gold Masterpoints.
Masterpoint Awards: Gold in main events, red for walk-ins
Weekend Swiss Matchpoint Pairs - Open 0.36 gold masterpoints for each win Weekend Swiss Matchpoint Pairs – 0-500 0.29 gold masterpoints for each win Monday Swiss Butler Pairs - Open 0.36 gold masterpoints for each win Monday Swiss Butler Pairs – 0-500 0.29 gold masterpoints for each win Open Teams 1.12 gold masterpoints for each win Intermediate Teams 0.50 gold masterpoints for each win Restricted Teams 0.41 gold masterpoints for each win Novice Teams 0.36 gold masterpoints for each win Open Butler Swiss Pairs 0.64 gold masterpoints for each win Intermediate Butler Swiss Pairs 0.29 gold masterpoints for each win Restricted Butler Swiss Pairs 0.23 gold masterpoints for each win 0-50 MPs Butler Swiss Pairs 0.16 gold masterpoints for each win Seres McMahon MP Swiss Pairs 0.32 gold masterpoints for each win Friday Novice Pairs 0.21 gold masterpoints for each win
Substantial awards for outright places (top half of field in pairs, top third of field in
Teams and Swiss pairs). All Masterpoint awards are subject to final field size.
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MINOR SPONSORS
Voucher Sponsors are entitled to free advertisements. A $60 voucher is entitled to
an advertisement equivalent to the size of 1/6th of a page. $500 of vouchers will
provide a daily advertisement of the same size.
NEW ZEALAND MASTERPOINT CONVERSION
CATEGORY NZ ELIGIBILITY
Rookie less than NZ Certificate of Proficiency as at 01/01/2020
Under 50 less than NZ Club Master as at 01/01/2020
NOVICE less than NZ Local Master as at 01/01/2020
RESTRICTED less than NZ Master as at 01/01/2020
INTERMEDIATE less than NZ National Master as at 01/01/2020
SENIORS Must be born prior to 01/01/1960
NIGHT PLAY
No night bridge apart from No Frills Walk In
NO FRILLS WALK IN PAIRS
Friday 21st February 6pm – 6.15pm Staggered start
NOVICE AND ROOKIE ACTIVITIES
NOVICE & ROOKIE ACTIVITY VENUE DATE/TIME
GCC Novice Pairs Welcome
Assistance with System Cards and How it all Works etc
Maroon Tablecloths
Main Playing Area
Saturday 22nd
Help from 10.00am
GCC Rookie Pairs Welcome
Assistance with System Cards and How it all Works etc
Fuchsia Tablecloths
Main Playing Area
Sunday 23rd
Help from 9.30am
GCC 0-50 MP Welcome
Assistance with System Cards and How it all Works etc
Fuchsia Tablecloths
Main Playing Area
Tuesday 25th
Help from 9.30am
GCC Novice Teams Welcome
Assistance with System Cards and How it all Works etc
Maroon Tablecloths
Main Playing Area
Tuesday 25th
Help from 10am
GCC 0-50 MP Welcome
Assistance with System Cards and How it all Works etc
Fuchsia Tablecloths
Main Playing Area
Wednesday 26th
Help from 9.30am
GCC Rookie Pairs Welcome
Assistance with System Cards and How it all Works etc
Fuchsia Tablecloths
Main Playing Area
Thursday 27th
Help from 9.30am
GCC 0-50 MP Welcome
Assistance with System Cards and How it all Works etc
Fuchsia Tablecloths
Main Playing Area
Thursday 27th
Help from 9.30am
GCC Novice Pairs Welcome
Assistance with System Cards and How it all Works etc
Maroon Tablecloths
Main Playing Area
Friday 28th
Help from 9.30am
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NOVICE ELIGIBILITY
Open to players who have not attained 100 MP’s as at 30 September 2018.
NOVICE EVENTS
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019NoviceEventsAtGCC.pdf
ROOKIE PAIRS – under 10 masterpoints (2 separate events)
Sunday 23rd Feb 10.30am (min 24 boards) finish approx. 1.45pm, $50 per pair
Thursday 27th Feb 10.30am (min 24 boards) finish approx. 1.45pm. $50 per pair
0-50 MASTERPOINT PAIRS
Tuesday 25th Feb 10.30am (min 24 boards) finish approx. 1.45pm
Wednesday 26th Feb - 2 session event 10:30am & 3pm finish 6.15pm approx. (must play both sessions)
Thursday 27th Feb - 2 session event 10:30am & 3pm finish 6.15pm approx. (must play both sessions)
$50 per pair for Tuesday and $90.00 per pair for Wednesday and Thursday
Small tea break will be held during sessions of 0-50 and 0-10 masterpoint sessions
FRIDAY NOVICE PAIRS – under 100 masterpoints
Friday 29th Feb 10am & 2pm (2 sessions) finish approx. 5pm
$150 per pair ($130 if prepaid by 10/2)
NOVICE PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP – under 100 masterpoints
5 sessions must play all
Sat 22nd Feb 10.30am & 3.00pm finish approx. 6.15pm
Sun 23rd Feb 10.30am & 3.00pm finish approx. 6.15pm
Mon 24th Feb 1.30pm finish approx. 5.00 pm
$310 PER PAIR ($290 if prepaid by 10/2)
NOVICE TEAMS – under 100 masterpoints - 12 matches
Tue 25th Feb, 10:30am & 3pm (4 matches) finish 6.30 pm approx.
Wed 26th Feb, 10:30am & 3pm (4 matches) finish 6.30 pm approx.
Thu 27th Feb, 10:30am & 3pm (4 matches) finish 6.30 pm approx.
$740 PER TEAM ($700 if prepaid by 10/2)
(Top 2 at the end of match 12 play the finals at 10am Fri 28th Feb – 4 x 12 board stanzas)
NOVICE HELP BEFORE PLAY
Help will be on hand one hour before the start of play for all 0-50, Rookie and half an
hour before play for Novice players. Assistance will be available for filling out system
cards, helping you find your seat & working out where you go, where the boards
move and using Bridgemates etc. We can also assist with any queries regarding
alerting or anything else you might like to know, but also refer to the timetable of
activities. Helpers can be identified by their bright yellow fluorescent jackets.
Novice Teams Tue 25th Feb play starts 10.30am - help from 10.00am
Novice Pairs Fri 28th Feb play starts 10.00am - help from 9.30am
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ONLINE ENTRIES
Online entries close 48 hours prior to event. Phone entries may be accepted up to 24 hours prior to play starting, however for events on Friday 28th February, entries will be accepted until 3.00pm on Thursday 27th February. Refunds are automatically given to those pairs who qualify for teams final. Youth players claiming a reduction in fees must disclose D.O.B at time of entry.
ONSITE PERSONNEL
Attending the congress during the tournament will be:
Australian Bridge Federation: Alison Stralow – President Bruce Neill - ABF President Emeritus Roy Nixon – Treasurer Kim Frazer - Secretary Mark Guthrie - National Technology Officer
Jane Rasmussen – Secretariat Peter Cox – Head of Marketing Joan Butts – National Teacher Coordinator Richard Wallis – Management
Laurie Kelso - Joint National Event Coordinator and Secretary of WBF Laws Committee Matthew McManus – Joint National Event Coordinator John McIlrath – ABF National Director Development Officer David Morgan – Chairman ABF Tournament Committee Andy Hung – Bulletin Editor, ABF What should I bid
New Zealand Bridge: Allan Morris – Chairman NZ Bridge Alister Stuck – Executive Secretary – NZ Bridge
David Stern – Vice President International Bridge Press Association; Member World Bridge Federation Youth Committee, Bulletin Editor Brent Manley - International Bridge Press Association Executive Committee Member, WBF Bulletin Editor Liam Milne – Executive member of the International Bridge Press Association, Bulletin Editor
OPEN PAIRS and TEAMS PLAYOFF POINTS
http://www.abfevents.com.au/events/pqp/standings/2019/2019_PQP_Table.html
Open Pairs Championship carries ABF Open Playoff Points. Swiss Pairs Events do
not carry playoff points. PQP’s awarded are:
1st = 36, 2nd = 28, 3rd = 20, 4th = 12, 5th = 6
Open Teams Championship carries ABF Open Playoff Points. PQP’s awarded are:
1st = 48, 2nd = 24, 3rd = 12, 4th = 6. Women’s - Top 5th in the datums = 12
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OVERSEAS ELIGIBILITY
New Zealand eligibility is publicised. Players from other countries will need to
contact the Convenor.
ROOKIE 0-10 MP’s: less than NZ Certificate of Proficiency as at 01/01/2020
0 – 50 MP’s: less than NZ Club Master as at 01/01/2020
NOVICE under 100 MP’s: less than NZ Local Master as at 01/01/2020
RESTRICTED under 300 MP’s: less than NZ Master as at 01/01/2020
0 – 500 MP’s: less than NZ National Master as at 01/01/2020
INTERMEDIATE under 750 MP’s: less than NZ National Master as at 01/01/2020
Seniors: Must be born prior 01/01/1960
Youth: Must be born after 01/01/1995
PARKING
Parking will be available for $12 per entry per day or $60 for a weekly pass with
unlimited entry from Saturday 22nd February to Saturday 29th February inclusive.
The Bridge Administration Desk is the ONLY place you can obtain a weekly pass. It
will be open on Friday 21st February from Noon until 30 minutes after play finishes.
Weekly passes can only be used from Saturday to Saturday inclusive.
For those requiring casual day parking, a one entry one exit ticket will be available
from the machine upon entry. Those parking will need to pay $12 on departure at the
pay stations which are located at the lifts as you are exiting. Note that the $12 ticket
is a one entry and one exit ticket so if you intend to leave between sessions you will
be required to pay a second $12 parking fee.
PARTNERSHIP REQUESTS
You may put in a partnership request with Toni Bardon M:0401 082 054 or
E:tmbardon@hotmail.com or you may register online at:
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/partners.php
On the partnership page you can:
• Contact the partnership person for the event by email or phone • Lodge a request for a partner or teammates • Choose to hide or display your personal details • If you hide your details only the Partner Contact can see them • If you display your details any site visitor will be able to contact you directly by
email • You can withdraw your own partnership request provided you save a
password (at least 4 characters) when you lodge your request
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PAYING AN ENTRY THAT'S ALREADY BEEN LODGED
When paying separately for an entry that has already been lodged, it is important
that you have the “Original Entry Reference” or Pair/Team name so that the
payment may be matched to the original entry. This reference is issued with every
online entry.
Start at the On-line Entries page.
https://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/onlineentries.php
On the top right hand of the page is a coloured box:
Paying an entry that’s already been lodged?
Click here, enter the details and the amount you wish to pay, then follow the prompts to make payment.
PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY
When players come to the admin desk for their prize in cheque form, we will offer
them the service of doing a direct deposit rather than them taking the cheque. We
still will only do one direct deposit and they will need to provide their
details. Completion of the transfer will be done within 12 hours.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Direct Deposit BSB: 484-799 Acc No: 452338505 Name: QBA
2. Cheques payable to: “Queensland Bridge Association”. Post to Pele Rankin.
3. Credit Card (complete details below)
Please charge my credit card the amount of $ ________________________________________
Card Type: Mastercard Visa
Card holder’s Name:_____________________________________________________________
Card No: ____________ ___________ ____________ ___________
Expiry Date _____ _____ / _____ _____
Card holders signature:___________________________________________________________
Mail Entries to: Gold Coast Congress Entries, Pele Rankin, PO Box 5218, Kenmore East Qld
4069
ONLINE ENTRANTS
If you enter on-line and promise payment by cheque or mailed credit card details, all
you need to provide is the Payment Reference number along with the cheque or
credit card details. No need to complete other parts of the form.
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PENS
Pens will be issued at the start of the Pairs and start of the Teams and belong to the
players who are responsible for carrying their own pens from table to table.
PIANOLA SMART TOOLS FOR BRIDGE CLUBS
At this year's congress we're uploading results to Pianola. This free service will give
you:
• your results by email, straight after the session
• a breakdown of your score as declarer, defender - even dummy(!)
• quick links to your best, worst and most interesting boards
If you choose to login to the system, you will also be able to access Pianola Plus,
which is being provided to
you free of charge for the duration of the event. This will give you extra features and
tools:
• analysis of your bidding compared to the best in field
• analysis of your card play compared to the best in field
• the ability replay any hand with card-by-card guidance
To get a login to the system or for any other player or club information please email
james@pianola.net.
PLAYER NUMBERS FOR THE TEAMS USING BRIDGEMATE II
See BRIDGE MATES II – PLAYER NUMBERS FOR THE TEAMS
PLAYER QUALIFYING POINTS
Please refer to PQPs – PLAYER QUALIFYING POINTS
POLICY YOUTH DISCOUNT
Courtesy of the Gold Coast Congress, all players born after 1st January 2000 are entitled to free entry.
In accordance with Australian Bridge Federation policy, all players born on or after 1st January 1995 are entitled to a 50% discount on entry fees. Please advise when entering (ABF Policy).
POLICY DINNER DANCE
Conditions of Entry to the Dinner Dance: The GCCEC has strict guidelines regarding its liquor licence and the Responsible Service of Alcohol. Under no circumstances can alcohol be brought onto the premises for consumption at the dinner dance, nor can any alcohol purchased at the GCC Dinner be taken from the venue during or after the event. No alcohol will be served to those under 18, or to anybody deemed to be drunk and/or disorderly.
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POLOS FOR SALE
Gold Coast Congress polo shirts are available for sale. They will be available throughout the Congress or until stocks run out. The cost is $20 each with a wide range of sizes – available from the admin office.
PQPs – PLAYER QUALIFYING POINTS
PQP’s are earned as per table below: http://www.abfevents.com.au/events/pqp/standings/2019/2019_PQP_Table.html
EVENT TYPE 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH
Gold Coast Pairs MP Pairs 36 28 20 12 6
Gold Coast Teams Teams 48 24 12 6
Gold Coast Teams – Womens: Top 5th in the datums
Teams 12
Gold Coast Seniors Teams Teams 24 12 6
PRIZES
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019Prizes.pdf
List of prizes is published on the GCC website after 1 January 2020
Please see the prize board near the office. We pay from 1st to 3rd in all sections of
Matchpoint pairs.
PRIZE MONEY – 2020
PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
OPEN PLATE REST INTER NOVICE
Champ
1st $2,000.00 $1,000.00 $700.00 $700.00 $700.00
2nd $1,000.00 $750.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
3rd $750.00 $500.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00
4th $500.00
Best Women’s Pair (Open) - $200.00
Best Queensland Pair
$200.00 (v) $200.00 (v) $200.00(v) $200.00(v)
All session winners in Qualifying to receive pens
All session winners in Finals to receive pens or wine
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PRIZE MONEY CONTINUED – 2020
Other Sections
1st $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 $400.00
2nd $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00
3rd $200.00(C&V) $200.00(C&V) $200.00(C&V) $200.00(C&V) $200.00(C&V)
C & V = $100 in Vouchers and $100 in Cheque or Direct Deposit. Vouchers will be for Bridge
Supplies at Paul Lavings Book Shop situated in Convention Centre Foyer or Nominated Shops
within Oasis Shopping Centre.
V = Vouchers only
WEEKEND MATCHPOINT SWISS PAIRS
OPEN 0-500
1st $550.00 1st $350
2nd $350.00 2nd $250
3rd $250.00 (C & V) 3rd $200 (C & V)
4th $200.00 (C & V)
C & V = Prize of $250.00 = $100 in Vouchers and $150 in Cheque or Direct Deposit. Prize
of $200.00 = $100 in Vouchers and $100 in Cheque or Direct Deposit. Vouchers will be
for Bridge Supplies at Paul Lavings Book Shop situated in Convention Centre Foyer or
Nominated Shops within Oasis Shopping Centre.
MONDAY BUTLER SWISS PAIRS
OPEN – 2 FIELDS 0-500
1st NS/EW $250.00 1st $250.00
2nd NS/EW $200.00 2nd $200.00
3rd NS/EW $150.00 (C & V) 3rd $150.00 (C & V)
C & V = Prize of $150.00 = $100 in Vouchers and $50 in Cheque or Direct Deposit Vouchers
will be for Bridge Supplies at Paul Lavings Book Shop situated in Convention Centre Foyer
or Nominated Shops within Oasis Shopping Centre.
ROOKIE PAIRS
1st $80.00 for both North-South and East-West
2nd $50.00 for both North-South and East-West – Vouchers
Vouchers - Vouchers will be for Bridge Supplies at Paul Lavings Book Shop situated in
Convention Centre Foyer or Shops within Oasis Shopping Centre not Woolworths
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PRIZE MONEY CONTINUED – 2020
UNDER 50 PAIRS – 1 SESSION
Over 30 Tables 1st $100.00 for both North-South and East-West
2nd $70.00 for both North-South and East-West – Vouchers
Under 30 Tables 1st $80.00 for both North-South and East-West
2nd $50.00 for both North-South and East-West – Vouchers
Vouchers - Vouchers will be for Bridge Supplies at Paul Lavings Book Shop situated in
Convention Centre Foyer or Nominated Shops within Oasis Shopping Centre.
UNDER 50 PAIRS – 2 SESSIONS
If over 30 Tables If under 30 Tables
1st $250.00 1st $200.00
2nd $150.00 2nd $150.00
3rd $ 100.00 (Vouchers 3rd $100.00 (Vouchers)
WALK IN PAIRS
$50 vouchers for North/South and East/West Daily Winners.
No Frills Walk Ins – Sectional and Directional Winners to receive wine and pen
TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
Open Seniors Womens Intermediate Restricted Novice
1st $5,000.00 $1,500.00 $1500.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00
2nd $3,000.00 $1,000.00 $1000.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,000.00
3rd $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $700.00
3rd $1,500.00
5th $1,000.00
5th $1,000.00
If Open Field has more than 250 teams, prize money to be reviewed. If Novice receive more
than 50 teams, fourth prize money to be added. If Intermediate and Restricted receive more
than 150 teams, fourth prize money to be added.
Categories
1st $400.00 (C & V) $400.00(C & V) $400.00(C & V) $400.00(C&V)
4 categories 3 categories 3 categories 2 categories
C & V = $100 in Vouchers and $300 in Cheque or Direct Deposit. Vouchers will be for Bridge
Supplies at Paul Lavings Book Shop situated in Convention Centre Foyer or Nominated
Shops within Oasis Shopping Centre.
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PRIZE MONEY CONTINUED – 2020
IVY DAHLER BUTLER SWISS PAIRS
Open – 2 fields Intermediate Restricted
1st NS/EW $600.00 $500.00 $500.00
2nd NS/EW $300.00 $300.00 $300.00
3rd NS/EW $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
4th NS/EW $100.00 (C&V)
C & V = $50.00 in Vouchers and $50 in Cheque or Direct Deposit. Vouchers will be for Bridge
Supplies at Paul Lavings Book Shop situated in Convention Centre Foyer.
SERES-MCMAHON MATCH POINT PAIRS
1st $200.00
2nd $150.00
3RD $100.00 (C & V)
C & V = $50.00 in Vouchers and $50 in Cheque or Direct Deposit. Vouchers will be for Bridge
Supplies at Paul Lavings Book Shop situated in Convention Centre Foyer.
FRIDAY NOVICE PAIRS
1st $300.00
2nd $200.00
3RD $150.00 (C & V)
Fourth place prize money to be added if over 50 tables.
C & V = $100 in Vouchers and $50 in Cheque or Direct Deposit. Vouchers will be for
Bridge Supplies at Paul Lavings Book Shop situated in Convention Centre Foyer.
PRIZES – PAYMENT
When players come to the admin desk for their prize in cheque form, we will offer
them the service of doing a direct deposit rather than them taking the cheque. We
still will only do one direct deposit and they will need to provide their
details. Completion of the transfer will be done within 12 hours.
PROBLEMS
Tim Runting is the Convenor and Kim Ellaway the Manager. If you experience any problems with the events, see either of them. Kim can be contacted on 0412 064 903 at any time during the congress, or Tim on 0458 448 765.
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PROTECTED PAIRS
Pairs playing a GREEN system can apply for an Orange sticker if both are below Life Master or one is below State Master.
This affords protection from BROWN STICKER conventions in all events where they are permitted with the exception of the major Final of the Open Pairs.
PROGRAM https://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/program.php
Fri 21 Feb No Frills Walk-In Pairs Staggered starts between 6.00pm and 6.15pm. No
registration necessary. Entry fee $15 per player collected
at the table. Finished by 10pm.
Sat - Mon
22-24 Feb
Bobby Richman Pairs
Championship - 5 sessions
▪ Open ▪ Intermediate (under 750
MPs)
▪ Restricted (under 300 MPs) ▪ Novice (under 100 MPs)
2 qualifying sessions:
Saturday 10.30am and 3.00pm
3 finals sessions:
Sunday 10.30am and 3.00pm and Monday 1.30pm
Open Pairs Championship Section will be playing for the
Bobby Richman Trophy sponsored by Oasis Shopping
Centre. The Best Women's pair will be playing for the
Gerda Stern Trophy sponsored by David Stern.The
Intermediate Pairs Championship will be playing for the
Lee Carter Trophy sponsored by Greer Tucker. The
Restricted Pairs Championship will playing for a QBA
Trophy sponsored by Vanessa Brown. The Novice Pairs
Championship will be playing for the Tony Jackman Shield
sponsored by Pianola.
Sat - Sun
22-23 Feb Weekend Matchpoint Swiss
Pairs - 3 sessions
Matchpointed Swiss Pairs event 9 x 9-board matches over 3 sessions:
Saturday 3.00pm Matches 1-3 Sunday 10.30am and 3.00pm Matches 4-9
Sat 22 Feb Walk-in Pairs
2 Sessions
Starts 10.30am and 3.00pm. No registration necessary.
Entry fee $15 per player collected at the table. Sponsored
by Sage Restaurant.
Sun 23 Feb
Rookie Pairs
Walk-in Pairs
1 Session
10.30am. Single session Matchpoint pairs for players
under 10 MPs – 24 boards minimum. Sponsored by
Annette Maluish
3.00pm. No registration necessary. Entry fee $15 per
player collected at the table
Mon 24 Feb
Monday Butler Swiss Pairs (2
sessions)
• Open (2 field Swiss)
• 0-500
Walk-in Pairs
2 Sessions
9.30am and 1.30pm. Butler Swiss Pairs event –
Separate NS and EW fields in the Open.
6 x 9 board matches over 2 sessions finishing by 5.00pm
9.30am and 1.30pm. No registration necessary. Entry fee
$15 per player collected at the table. Sponsored by Sage
Restaurant
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Tue to Thu
25-27 Feb
Teams Championship
▪ Open**
▪ Intermediate (under 750
MPs)
▪ Restricted (under 300 MPs) ▪ Novice (under 100 MPs)
**Seniors’ and Women’s will be
playing in the Open Field
Comprising 12 x 14-board matches for all sections.
Open Teams field will be playing for the Cosmetics Plus
Trophy. **Seniors Team will be playing for the RetireInvest
Trophy. Intermediate Teams will be playing for the Two
Men and a Truck Trophy. Restricted Teams will be playing
for the Gold Coast International Trophy. Novice Teams will
be playing for a QBA Trophy – Pianola donated prize
money. **Women’s Team – New in 2020
Matches: Starting times each day – 10.30am & 3.00pm
(4 matches per day), finish by 6.30pm.
Finals: Fri-Sat - see below
Tue 25 Feb
Under 50 Masterpoint Pairs
Walk-in Pairs
2 Sessions
10.30am - Single session matchpointed pairs for players
with fewer than 50 MPs. Sponsored by Annette Maluish.
10.30am and 3.00pm. No registration necessary. Entry fee
$15 per player collected at the table. Sponsored by Sage
Restaurant
Wed 26 Feb
Under 50 Masterpoint Pairs
Sessions 1 & 2
Walk-in Pairs
2 Sessions
Two-session matchpointed pairs for players with fewer
than 50 MPs - 10.30am and 3.00pm
10.30am and 3.00pm. No registration necessary. Entry fee
$15 per player collected at the table
Thu 27 Feb
Rookie Pairs
Walk-in Pairs
2 Sessions
0-50 Masterpoint Butler Swiss
Pairs
10.30am. Single session matchpointed pairs for players
with fewer than 10 MPs. Sponsored by Annette Maluish.
10.30am and 3.00pm. No registration necessary. Entry fee
$15 per player collected at the table
10.30am and 3.00pm. Two-sessions with 6 x 8 board
matches for players with fewer than 50 MPs -
Fri and Sat
28-29 Feb
Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss Pairs
▪ Open
▪ Intermediate (under 750
MPs) ▪ Restricted (under 300 MPs)
Comprises 10 x 8-board matches over 3 sessions:
Friday 10.00am and 2.00pm, session finishing by 6.00pm,
and Saturday 10.00am finishing by 1.30pm.
Open, Intermediate and Restricted players will be playing
for the Ivy Dahler Trophies.
Two fields in Open section.
Single fields in Intermediate and Restricted sections.
No drop-outs will be permitted, however drop-ins from
Round-of-4 finals will be permitted (conditions apply)
Fri and Sat
28-29 Feb Teams Finals
Open Round-of-Four for 3rd to 6th places
Friday 9.00am 2x12-board matches
Open Semi-Finals for 1st and 2nd and two winners from
Round-of-four Friday 2.00pm 3x12-board matches
Open Finals for 2 Semi-finals winners
Saturday 9.00am 4x12board matches
Seniors'/Women’s Finals for top 2 at the end of Match 12
Friday 10.00am 4x12-board matches
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Novice, Restricted and Intermediate Finals for top 2 at
the end of Match 12
Friday 10.00am 4x12-board matches
Fri 28 Feb
Seres-McMahon Match Point
Swiss Pairs 10.00am and 2.00pm. Comprises 6 x 8-board matches
over 2 sessions. Playing for the Seres McMahon Shield.
Friday Novice Pairs 10.00am and 2.00pm. Comprises 6 x 8-board matches
over 2 sessions. Sponsored by Annette Maluish.
Walk-in Pairs
2 Sessions 10.00am and 2.00pm. 2 separate sessions. No registration
necessary. Entry fee $15 per player collected at the table.
Sat 29 Feb
Walk-in Pairs
1 Session
Dinner Dance
Starts 10.00am. No registration necessary. Entry fee $15
per player collected at the table.
All players will need to pay $20 with non-players paying
$50. Please book at the venue prior to Wednesday 20th
February to ensure you place is secured.
QUEENSLANDERS ONLY AWARD - RESTRICTED PAIRS
Restricted Pairs at the Gold Coast Congress – Thanks to the generosity of the
Australian Bridge Federation, a Prize of free entry and subsidy for two pairs to be
awarded to the best and second-best Queensland Pair playing within the Restricted
Pairs at this Gold Coast Congress to participate in the Restricted Pairs at the
Australian National Championships in Adelaide. Eligibility for the ANC is based on
both players in the partnership being under 300 masterpoints on 31 December 2019.
In addition, the best performing QLD novice team wins free entry into both the
Restricted Pairs and Teams at the 2020 Spring Nationals.
RECORDERS
For the Bobby Richman Pairs, Weekend Swiss and Monday Butler Swiss Pairs –
Richard Wallis, Neville Francis, Bob Sebesfi For the Teams – Richard Wallis, Neville Francis, Bob Sebesfi and Therese Tully
For the Seres McMahon Swiss Pairs – Richard Wallis and Bob Sebesfi
For the Ivy Dahler Pairs – Bob Sebesfi
The Director will guide you to the appropriate adviser.
REFERENCE NUMBER
The Entry ID is sometimes referred to as Ref No. This is the number allocated when
an on-line entry is made. This number is used by each member of a pair or team
when paying the entry fee separately so that the payment may be matched to the
original entry.
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REGULATIONS
System regulations are published on the website after 1 January 2020.
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019GCCSystemRegulations.pdf
Supplementary regulations are published on the website after 1 February 2020.
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019GCCSupplementaryRegulations.pdf
RESTRICTED ELIGIBLITY
Open to players who have less than 300 MP’s as at 30 September 2019
RESTRICTED PAIRS PRIZE – QUEENSLANDER ONLY
Restricted Pairs at the Gold Coast Congress – Thanks to the generosity of the Australian Bridge Federation, a Prize of free entry plus airfare plus a per diem for two pairs will go to the best and second-best Queensland Pair playing within the Restricted Pairs at this Gold Coast Congress to participate in the Restricted Pairs at the Australian National Championships in Adelaide. Eligibility for the ANC is based on both players in the partnership being under 300 masterpoints on 31 December 2019.
RESULTS AND DRAWERS VIA MOBILE
If you wish to receive your results or drawer via your mobile, complete the following
link www.tinyurl.com/abftext prior to the event. If you have registered at other ABF
events or at the 2019 Gold Coast Congress you will automatically be on the list.
RESULTS & DRAW FOR NEXT ROUND – WEB PAGE
On the 2020 GCC Results Page http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/results2019.php, there is an option, "Individual Player Results." Click on this and enter your surname or ABF number (or anyone else whose results you may be interested in). You will now see a list of every session in which you played at the 2020 GCC, your score, the number of masterpoints won, and a link to your scorecard for the session. This page will be updated at the end of each day's play. The draw for the next round in the Teams and Swiss Pairs events will be published on the web at the same time it is displayed on the projector screens at the venue. So, if you are “connected” you can check your standings and the draw online. Alternatively download the Apple/Android App
0-10 (ROOKIE), 0-50 AND NOVICE LIASION OFFICERS
Jim Evans, Tim Runting, Richard Wallis, Mick Fawcett, Lyn Tracey, Graham Rusher,
Lyn Carter, Kathy Males and Therese Tully
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0-10 (ROOKIE), 0-50 AND NOVICE COLOURS
• 0-50 in fuchsia
• Rookies in fuchsia
• Novice in maroon
0-10 (ROOKIE), 0-50 AND NOVICE EVENTS
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019NoviceEventsAtGCC.pdf
Also under NOVICE EVENTS
0-10 (ROOKIE), 0-50, AND NOVICE HELP
Help will be available as follows:
Rookies Sunday 23rd February play starts 10.30am help from 9.30am onwards
Thursday 27th February play starts 10.30am help from 9.30am onwards
Under 50s Tuesday 25th February play starts 10.30am help from 9.30am
Wednesday 26th February play starts 10.30 help from 9.30am
Novices Saturday 22nd February Novice Pairs start 10.30am help from 10am
Tuesday 25th February Novice Teams start 10.30am help from 10am
Friday 28th February Novice Pairs 10am help from 9.30am
Assistance will be available for filling out system cards, helping you find your seat &
working out where you go, where the boards move and using Bridgemates etc. We
can also assist with any queries regarding alerting or anything else you might like to
know, but also refer to the timetable of activities. Helpers can be identified by
their bright yellow fluorescent jackets.
Our thanks to our helpers: Helen Blair, Lyn Carter, Chris Farr, Shelley Farr, Tim
Runting, Richard Wallis, Tony Marsland, Mick Fawcett, Lynn Tracey, Graham
Rusher and Therese Tully
0-10 (ROOKIE) ELIGIBILITY
Open to players who have not attained 10 MP’s as at 30 September 2019.
0-10 (ROOKIE) HELP BEFORE PLAY
Help will be on hand before the start of play for all 0-50, Rookie and Novice players.
Assistance will be available for filling out system cards, helping you find your seat &
working out where you go, where the boards move and using Bridgemates etc. We
can also assist with any queries regarding alerting or anything else you might like to
know, but also refer to the timetable of activities. Helpers can be identified by their
bright yellow fluorescent jackets.
Sun 23rd Feb play starts 10.30am - help from 9.30am
Thu 27th Feb play starts 10.30am - help from 9.30am
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ROOM SET UP – COLOUR CODING
Coloured flags will identify your section, results and playing areas. For the whole
event, the room tablecloth colours will be:
Open — Light and Dark Blue Intermediate — Yellow and Dark Yellow
Restricted — Green and Dark Green Novice — Maroon
Rookies — Fuchsia 0-50 Events — Fuchsia
Weekend Swiss 0-500 & Monday Butler 0-500 — Purple
Weekend Swiss Open & Monday Butler Open — Orange
SCORE BOOKLETS
Scoring booklets are provided at the start of each event. Should you require another
one, please ask a caddy.
SCORING ISSUES
The Scoring Liaison Officer is Toni Bardon. She will act as liaison between players and the Scoring Unit. Any problems and concerns you have about scoring and results should be addressed to Toni – she has a desk outside the Scoring Room.
SCORING CORRECTION PERIODS
See also CORRECTION OF SCORES
Errors in scoring must be advised to the Scoring Enquiries desk before the following times:
Pairs Championships Qualifying One 7.00pm Saturday Qualifying Two One hour after scores are posted Final One 7.00pm Sunday Final Two 2:00pm Monday Final Three One hour after scores are posted
Weekend Matchpoint Swiss Pairs Matches 1-3 11:30am Sunday Matches 4-6 4.00pm Sunday Matches 7-9 One hour after scores for Match 9 are posted
Monday Butler Swiss Pairs Matches 1-3 2:00pm Monday Matches 4-6 One hour after scores for Match 6 are posted
Teams Championships Matches 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 One hour after the end of the next even numbered match Matches 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 At the start of the next even numbered match Matches 11, 12 8:30pm Thursday for corrections affecting Final series qualification. Midnight, Thursday, for all other corrections
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Ivy Dahler Open and Restricted Butler Swiss Pairs Matches 1-3 3:00pm Friday Matches 4-7 11.00am Saturday Matches 8-10 One hour after scores for Match 10 are posted
Seres McMahon Swiss Pairs and Novice Pairs Matches 1-3 3:00pm, Friday Matches 4-7 20 minutes after scores for Match 7 are posted
All Other Sessions Sessions Not Listed Above 20 minutes after scores for the session are posted
World Championships have been awarded based on scoring errors. E/W Pairs should not simply acknowledge the scores on the Bridgemates, but should carefully check them as incorrect scores, apart from affecting the results of the event which may involve others not related to the scoring error but may also affect: draws for teams and Swiss Pairs events, Masterpoints, Playoff Qualifying Points.
SEATING
Seating for Pairs and Teams Championships are available on the GCC website 24
hours prior to the event.
SENIORS ELIGIBILITY
Must be born prior to 01/01/1960 and carries ABF Senior Playoff Points.
SENIORS’ FINALS
At the end of Round 12, the two highest placed eligible Seniors’ teams in the Open
field will qualify to a 48 board Final on Friday, February 28th.
SENIOR TEAMS PLAYOFF POINTS
http://www.abfevents.com.au/events/pqp/standings/2018/2018_PQP_Table.html
The Senior Teams Championship carries ABF Open Playoff Points. PQP’s awarded
are:
1st = 24, 2nd = 12, 3rd = 6
SERVICES
If you are in need of a doctor or medical assistance you can contact Kim Ellaway
through the Administration Desk or alternatively contact the Broadbeach Medical
Centre on 07-5531-6344, Suite GO1, 2681 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach. Please
note that they do not bulk bill. Their after-Hours is handled by National Home
Doctors Service on 137425 who do bulk bill.
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SESSION TIMES
All session times are shown in the Daily Bulletin every day.
Pairs Championship – Open, Intermediate, Restricted and Novice
Saturday 10.30am, 3.00pm finishing 6.15pm Sunday 10.30am, 3.00pm finishing 6.15pm Monday 1.30pm finishing 5.00pm
Weekend Matchpoint Swiss Pairs – Open and 0-500 MPs
Saturday 3.00pm finishing 6.15pm Sunday 10.30am and 3.00pm finishing 6.15pm
Monday Butler Swiss Pairs
Monday 9.30am – 12.45pm and 1.30pm – 5.00pm
Under 50 Masterpoint Pairs – 2 sessions
Wednesday 10.30am and 3.00pm finishing 6.15pm
Under 50 Masterpoint Butler Swiss Pairs – 2 sessions
Thursday 10.30am and 3.00pm finishing 6.15pm
Rookie Pairs – two separate events
Sunday 10.30am – 1.45pm Short coffee break during session Thursday 10.30am – 1.45pm Short coffee break during session
Under 50 Masterpoint Pairs – 1 session
Tuesday 10.30am – 1.45pm finish
Teams Championship
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10.30am – 2.00pm and 3.00pm – 6.30pm
NOTE – The top 2 from each field of Intermediate, Restricted and Novice teams will play in finals beginning at 10.00am on Friday. The top 6 in the Open Field will play finals on Friday and then the top 2 on Saturday. The top 2 Seniors’/Women’s teams in the Open Field at the end of Match 12 will play in finals beginning 10.00am on Friday.
Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss Pairs
Friday 10.00am – 1.30pm; 2.00 pm – 6.00pm (Approx finish times) Saturday 10.00am – finished by 1.30pm
Seres-McMahon Match Point Swiss and Friday Novice Pairs
Friday 10.00am – 1.30pm; 2.00 pm – 5.00pm (Approx finish times)
Walk In Pairs
Saturday 22nd 10.30am and 3.00pm Sunday 23rd 3.00am Monday 24th 9.30am and 1.30pm Tuesday 25th 10.30am and 3.00pm Wednesday 26th 10.30am and 3.00pm Thursday 27th 10.30am and 3.00pm Friday 28th 10.00am and 2.00pm Saturday 29th 10.00am
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
24/2 Monday Lunch Time Zephyr Collection – Carmel Martin
Foyer GCCC
24/2 Monday 10.30-11.30 Fashion Parade
Change Alley Oasis Shopping Centre
Lvl 1 (on top escalators above Woolworths)
Monday 10.00am Zone 7 meeting
Admin Office
Monday 6pm for Trivia Night. Teams - max 8 participants
6.30pm to Entries taken at Admin Desk $10.00pp by 1.30pm
9.00pm-ish Non-bridge players welcome
Hosted by Dominique and Tony Treloar
Beachside Pavilion, Oasis Shopping Centre
25/2 Tuesday 6.30pm Teachers Get together - Hosted by Joan Butts
Air on BB apartment 3204
25/2 Tuesday from 6.30pm National Directors Development meeting
Hosted by John McIlrath
Upstairs Rooms 10,11 &12
26/2 Wednesday 8.30am Directors Get Together - Hosted by Jan Peach
Upstairs Room 12
26/2 Wednesday All day Zephyr Collection – Carmel Martin
Foyer GCCC
26/2 Wednesday 2.30pm FEATHERS TO FAUNA Parade
Foyer GCCC
27/2 Thursday 10.15am TBIB lucky draw
Foyer GCCC
27/2 Thursday 10.30am Zephyr raffle drawn - announced 3pm
28/2 Friday 8.15am Champagne Breakfast for Shoe shoppers
In Her Shoes, Gnd Flr, Oasis Shopping Centre
There will be a lucky wheel from TBIB each day from Monday to Friday
SPONSORS – (MINOR)
Voucher Sponsors are entitled to free advertisements. A $60 voucher is entitled to
an advertisement equivalent to the size of 1/6th of a page. $500 of vouchers will
provide a daily advertisement of the same size.
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SPONSORS http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019Sponsors.pdf
The Gold Congress could not run without our sponsors. We are deeply indebted to
them and would ask you to show your appreciation by supporting them.
ANNETTE MALUISH: Annette has a passion for encouraging new people to take up
bridge to share her love of the game. She provides the prize money for both Rookie
Days, 0-50 Novice Pairs and the Friday Novice Pairs.
AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE MAGAZINE: Australia's national bridge magazine now
comes in two different editions, Regular and Novice, so players of all levels will find
something of interest. You can subscribe to either magazine at Paul Lavings' book
stall or visit www.australianbridge.com.
BRIDGE VID: www.bridgevid.com is an online video teaching website by Pete and
Laura Hollands. Learn at your own pace, in your own time from wherever you
are! Pete and Laura love to share their passion for the game by running a variety of
play sessions, lessons and courses for players of all skill levels. The best part, it is
video teaching so you can pause, rewind and access a great database of lessons to
look at any time.
DAVID STERN: in memory of his late mother Gerda Stern – the best Women’s Pair
in the Open Pairs will receive prize money and trophy donated by David Stern in
Gerda’s memory.
GOLD COAST BRIDGE CLUB: has been home to bridge players for over 50 years
providing locals and visitors with a place to play their favourite sport in congenial
surroundings. In addition, they are hosting a special night for Youth Players on
Wednesday February 20th and also the Pairs Welcome Match prior to the
Commonwealth Nations event. Please visit their website on http://www.goldcoastbridgeclub.com/ .
GREER TUCKER: in memory of her late mother Lee Carter: Lee Carter loved the
game and would be proud to know she was sponsoring the Intermediate Pairs.
JAY FARANDA: Jay sponsors the event with the purchase of the Chocolate Frogs to
be given to those players who do that little bit extra to make life at the table a little bit
more pleasant. Nominations to the office if you feel someone should be nominated
and by nominating you get a Frog for yourself.
OASIS SHOPPING CENTRE: It’s great to have them back as a sponsor in 2019, so
please support them as you venture down towards the Broadbeach Mall; the Trivia
night will be held at the Beachside Pavilion again (part of the Oasis) on Monday night
ably run by Dominique and Tony Treloar supporting Youth Bridge. Oasis gives
shared vouchers to all third places in the Gold Coast Congress.
PAUL LAVINGS BRIDGE BOOKS AND SUPPLIES: www.bridgegear.com Paul has
been a stalwart supporter of this event for many years and gives vouchers for all third
places in the Pairs Championship. Best way you can support Paul is by shopping in
his shop located in the foyer.
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PENLINE: www.penline.com.au Maryo Derofe supplies all our playing pens at a
very discounted rate. Penline is also sponsoring the Bobby Richman Open Pairs in
the way of a cash sponsorship.
PIANOLA: www.pianola.net. Pianola has features for both clubs and players. For
players, it offers a personal history of results with analysis of bidding and card play.
For clubs it provides tools for membership management, club marketing, website
builder and a partner finder. Visit www.pianola.net for more information. Pianola
sponsors the prize money for Novice Pairs.
SPRING NATIONALS – NSWBA: The Spring Nationals offer free entry to a
Queensland Team and 2 Queensland Pairs to their Restricted event. This is done on
a reciprocal basis as we give free entry to one team and two pairs to the Gold Coast
Congress.
SUPERIOR SCAPES: Magnus Moren has provided all the palms that brighten up
the corridors and provide the greenery to brighten up our days. If you need any
landscaping done he is your man! magnusmoren1@gmail.com. 0456181841
SURFERS PARADISE BRIDGE CLUB: welcomes newcomers and visitors and
offers duplicate sessions six days a week for the experienced players or introductory
sessions and supervised sessions for those wanting to learn the game. They always
support the Gold Coast Congress by supplying many of our substitutes and “house
players”. Surfers Paradise also supplies any additional stationery supplies we need
like additional bidding pads and Bridgemates. Please visit them on
http://www.surfbdge.com/
TONY LEIBOWITZ – Tony Leibowitz has always been a passionate supporter of
bridge and is keen to get more people into the game especially Youth players. He
has always contributed towards our Youth accommodation and this year is looking
for new avenues to increase his sponsorship.
TONY BEMROSE INSURANCE BROKERS : http://www.tbib.com.au/abf.php. TBIB
provide the highest quality, professional insurance advice available to businesses
and individuals. They have conducted a significant market investigation to not only
provide greater coverage and benefits for the Australian Bridge Federation, but also
a range of preferential services and market leading products for members. TBIB pay
$5000.00 in sponsorship plus this year they are conducting a 40-card random draw
where one lucky player may win $50000.00! Take the opportunity to speak to them
at the Congress – it is cost free to ask and you may well be pleasantly surprised.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: www.twomen.com.au They are amazing! Since 2010
they have done a fantastic job moving all our gear from Brisbane to the Gold Coast
Convention Centre and back. This is worth a fortune to us!! They are cheerful,
willing, flexible and efficient. They also sponsor the Intermediate Teams Event. If
you have just one item to move or a whole unit, house or office, make sure to give
them a call.
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VANESSA BROWN: Vanessa Brown is a staunch supporter of Bridge. She has had so much enjoyment out of the game herself she is keen to encourage others to progress and is thus sponsoring The Restricted pairs.
TO THOSE WHO WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS: We have a few of these and
we can only say thank you.
VOLUNTEERS: to all those players, friends and family members who donate their
hours to make this event the success it is.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU MENTIONED ABOVE.
SPRING NATIONALS FREE ENTRY TO GCC - WINNERS
• The winners of the Team Entry to the GCC as a result of their win in the 2019 Spring Nationals Restricted Teams were TO BE ADVISED
• Winners of the Restricted Pairs Entry to the GCC as a result of their highest datum scores in the 2019 Spring Nationals Restricted Teams ARE TO BE ADVISED
If you are a restricted player, then consider entering the 2020 Spring Nationals Restricted Teams for your opportunity to win free entries for the 2021 Gold Coast Congress.
STAFF PHOTOES
Staff photos are taken every second year.
STAFFING
Our Floor Managers, Kim, Amber, Scott, Jinny and Jessie are dressed in light blue
vests. Our Caddies are in purple however they are only here to caddy – see our floor
managers if further assistance is required. Also, our Directors led by Laurie Kelso
have the navy vests with blue undershirts.
Our Scoring Staff are led by Matthew McManus and can be found wearing Black
Shirts. However, all scoring issues should be addressed to the Scoring Enquiries
Desk outside the scoring room just inside the doors in the centre of the playing area.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions at the Bridge Administration Desk where
there is a team of people only too willing to help.
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STARTING TIMES
Sat to Mon
22-24 Feb
Pairs Championship
▪ Open ▪ Intermediate (under 750 MPs)
▪ Restricted (under 300 MPs)
▪ Novice (under 100 MPs)
2 qualifying sessions:
Saturday 10.30am and 3.00pm
3 finals sessions:
Sunday 10.30am and 3.00pm Monday 1.30pm
Sat & Sun
22-23 Feb Weekend Matchpoint Swiss Pairs
3 sessions: Saturday 3.00pm Sunday 10.30am and 3.00pm
Sat 22 Feb Walk-in Pairs 2 Sessions 10.30am and 3.00pm
Sun 23 Feb Sunday Rookie Pairs Walk-in Pairs 1 Session
10.30am
3.00pm
Mon 24 Feb Monday Butler Swiss Pairs Walk-in Pairs 2 Sessions
9.30am and 1.30pm 9.30am and 1.30pm
Tue to Thu
25-27 Feb
Teams Championship ▪ Open
▪ Intermediate (under 750 MPs)
▪ Restricted (under 300 MPs) ▪ Novice (under 100 MPs)
10.30am and 3.00pm
Tue 25 Feb 0-50 Masterpoint Pairs Walk-in Pairs 2 Sessions
10.30am
10.30 and 3.00pm
Wed 26 Feb 0-50 Masterpoint Pairs (2 sessions) Walk-in Pairs 2 Sessions
10.30am and 3.00pm
10.30am and 3.00pm
Thu 27 Feb
Thursday Rookie Pairs
Walk-in Pairs 2 Sessions
Thursday Under 50 MPs Swiss Butler
Pairs (2 sessions)
10.30am
10.30am and 3.00pm
10.30am and 3.00pm
Fri and Sat
28-29 Feb
Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss Pairs ▪ Open
▪ Intermediate (under 750 MPs)
▪ Restricted (under 300 MPs)
3 sessions:
Friday 10.00am and 2.00pm Match 1-7
Saturday 10.00am Match 8-10
Teams Finals
Open Round-of-Four for 3rd to 6th places
Friday 9am Open Semi-Finals for 1st and 2nd and two
winners from Round-of-four Friday 2pm Open Finals for 2 Semi-finals winners
Saturday 9am Seniors'/Women’s Finals for top 2 at the
end of Match 12 in Open Field Friday 10am Novice, Restricted and Intermediate Finals
for top 2 at the end of Match 12 Friday 10am
Fri 28 Feb Seres-McMahon Match Point Swiss Pairs Friday Novice Pairs Walk-in Pairs 2 Sessions
All events are 2 sessions
10.00am and 2.00pm
Sat 29 Feb Walk-in Pairs 1 Session Dinner Dance
10.00am 7.00pm for 7.300pm
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SUBSTITUTES
If you do not feel well and require a substitute, see Toni Bardon at the Scoring Desk.
Please use this service only when essential.
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
Supplementary regulations are published on the GCC website at this link after 1
February 2020:
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019GCCSupplementaryRegulations.pdf
SYSTEMS AND SYSTEM CARDS
System regulations are published on the GCC website after 1 January 2020.
http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2019/2019GCCSystemRegulations.pdf
Each pair is required to have two current ABF approved, systemically identical
system cards on the table for the opposing pair before the start of each round.
Overseas players will be permitted to use New Zealand and WBF system cards in
addition to ABF cards. ABF system cards and guide to completing them are available
at this site: http://www.abf.com.au/member-services/system-cards/.
Subject to protection, GREEN, BLUE and RED systems as well as BROWN Sticker conventions may be used during the Open Pairs and Teams, Intermediate Pairs and Teams, Mixed Teams, Friday Teams and Ivy Dahler Open Swiss Pairs, subject to protection. (Note: protection will not be available for the major final of the Open Pairs).
Only GREEN and BLUE systems may be used during the Restricted Pairs and Teams, Novice Pairs and Teams, Rookie Pairs, Friday Novice Pairs, Ivy Dahler Restricted Swiss Pairs and Under 50 Masterpoint Pairs.
YELLOW systems will only be permitted in the Open Teams from Round 3 onwards and not against teams with a current position in the lower two thirds of the field (decimals rounded up).
Teams proposing to use YELLOW systems should have already lodged an adequate
copy of their system (including a bona fide suggested defence) with the CTD before
10:00am on Tuesday 6th February 2018. Such systems are available for inspection
as well as posted on the Gold Coast Congress website under the INFORMATION
tab.
BROWN STICKER - Some overcalls and 2-level openings attract a BROWN sticker. Weak 2-level openings without an anchor suit (RCO & Myxo Twos, etc) are BROWN sticker. Pairs should attach BROWN spots to their cards. Also, multi one-level overcalls are BROWN, though gadgets used over 1NT or a strong 1♣ are not. Please also note that a Multi 2♦ (or 2♣) showing a Weak Two in either major is an exemption from the BROWN sticker category.
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TEA AND COFFEE
We run a small Coffee ‘outlet’ for your benefit. It is allocated in the foyer outside the
main entrance to the playing area. Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate is $3.50 a cup. The
coffee is made from freshly ground coffee beans, it is not instant coffee. The Bridge
Coffee outlet is run by volunteers (usually friends and family of the Organisers) – so
please bear this in mind. FYI - The Convention Centre Kiosks/Café run by the
Convention Centre will NOT sell hot drinks at any time.
TEACHING
Any Celebrity Teaching Session held will be publicized in the Bulletin so look for
details in the daily bulletin. Refer to Celebrity Speakers
TEAM CATEGORIES
All teams should have nominated their categories when submitting their entry. The
lists of categories received will be published at various points around the Convention
Centre.
Please check to see you are entered correctly into the various categories as once
winners are announced no correspondence will be entered into.
THEME
We encourage all players to dress in keeping with the Gold Coast Annual Theme for Wednesday afternoon Teams Session. The theme is “Feathers to Fauna”. Please
celebrate our 59th year and wear your most colourful costume. The photography will commence when play finishes and the parade from 2:30pm to 3:00pm Wednesday 26th February. Prizes will be available for some combination of groups, pairs or individuals. Next year’s theme will be TO BE ADVISED.
TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
Tournament Organiser: Tim Runting - 0458 448 765
Chief Tournament Director: Laurie Kelso – 0412 559 171
Bulletin Editors: Andy Hung - andygccbulletin@gmail.com
Liam Milne, Brent Manley and David Stern
Phone or SMS – 0425 101 094
Appeals Advisors Neville Francis, David Appleton, Liam Milne and David Beauchamp
Appeals Chair Kim Morrison
Appeals Scribes Brent Manley
David Stern and Sebastian Yuen
Chief Scorer: Matthew McManus
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Recorders BR Pairs, W/end Swiss and Monday Butler: Richard
Wallis, Neville Francis, Bob Sebesfi Teams: Richard Wallis, Neville Francis, Bob Sebesfi and
Therese Tully Seres McMahon Swiss Pairs – Richard
Wallis and Bob Sebesfi. Ivy Dahler Pairs – Bob Sebesfi
TRANSPORT
Please refer to COURTESY BUS - STOPS & ROUTE
TRIVIA NIGHT
For more details, see refer to the Trivia night (page 5) in the first bulletin.
This event is on Monday night 24th February 2020 at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.
The venue is Beachside Pavilion Broadbeach which is the beach end of Oasis
Shopping Centre, Victoria Ave, Broadbeach. Expected to finish by 8.45pm-9.15pm.
Players are invited to arrive at 6.00pm to order meals and drinks in preparation for a
start of Trivia at 6.30pm. A $25 TRIVIA MENU SELECTION WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Pavilion will be offering burger, fish & chips (their speciality), pasta and salad meals.
Expected finish time is between 8.45pm and 9.15pm.
There will be a fee of $10.00 per player with all proceeds going to Friends of Youth
Bridge Fund but to be specifically used to facilitate youth attendance at the Gold
Coast Congress with the objective to have an apartment for the week where youth
players can stay free of charge or for a minimal charge of $10+- per night.
Tables are made up of 8 sittings and may include friends who may not be bridge players. Table numbers will be allocated on payment. Numbers are limited so please register AND PAY at the Bridge Administration desk at the GCCC before 1:30pm Monday. If you do not have a full table there is no problem, simply write down your names and we will “marry” players to make up teams.
The members of the top three winning teams will receive prizes and other random prizes which will be on offer.
PLAYERS WILL BE ASKED TO DEPOSIT THEIR ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN RECEPTACLES LOCATED AT EACH TABLE. USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY TYPE STRICTLY PROHIBITED OFFENDER AND THEIR TEAM LIABLE TO DISQUALIFICATION
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TROPHIES
https://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2020/Trophies.pdf
Trophies and Sponsorship as at 30 July 2019
EVENT TROPHY DEDICATION / SPONSOR / NAME OF TROPHY
Open Pairs Championship Bobby Richman Trophy – sponsored by Oasis Shopping Centre
Open Pairs Championship – Women’s Gerda Stern Trophy – dedicated to the memory of Gerda Stern. Prize money donated by David Stern
Best Qld Pair - Open Pairs
Championship
Wide Bay Bank Shield – anyone interested in sponsoring this event can
contact Convenor.
Intermediate Pairs Championship Dedicated to the memory of Lee Carter. Prize money donated by
Greer Tucker
Restricted Pairs Championship QBA Trophy – sponsored by Vanessa Brown
Novice Pairs Championship Tony Jackman Shield – sponsored by Pianola
Open Teams Cosmetics Plus trophy – anyone interested in sponsoring this event can contact Convenor.
Senior Teams RetireInvest Trophy – anyone interested in sponsoring this event can
contact Convenor.
Women’s Teams New in 2020
Intermediate Teams Two Men and a Truck Trophy and Sponsored by Two Men and a Truck.
Restricted Teams Gold Coast International Trophy – anyone interested in sponsoring this event can contact Convenor.
Novice Teams QBA Trophy – Pianola donated the prize money
Open Butler Pairs/Intermediate/Restricted
Ivy Dahler Shield – dedicated to the memory of Ivy Dahler – 3 trophies.
Friday Matchpoint Swiss Seres McMahon Shield – anyone interested in sponsoring the event can contact the Convenor
Weekend Swiss Pairs and 0-500 MPs Unnamed trophy – anyone interested in sponsoring these events can contact Convenor
Novice Pairs 0-50 (1 & 2 sessions) Sponsored by Annette Maluish – no trophy.
Monday Butler Pairs and 0-500 MPs Unnamed trophies – anyone interested in sponsoring these events can contact Convenor.
Friday Novice Pairs Unnamed Trophy - Sponsored by Annette Maluish
UNDER 50S ELIGIBILITY
Open to players who have not attained 50 MP’s as at 30 September 2019.
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UNDER 50s HELP BEFORE PLAY
Help will be on hand one hour before the start of play for all 0-50, Rookie and half an
hour before start of play for Novice players. Assistance will be available for filling out
system cards, helping you find your seat & working out where you go, where the
boards move and using Bridgemates etc. We can also assist with any queries
regarding alerting or anything else you might like to know, but also refer to the
timetable of activities. Helpers can be identified by their bright yellow fluorescent
jackets.
Tue 25th Feb play starts 10.30am - help from 9.30am
Wed 26th Feb play starts 10.30am - help from 9.30am
Thursday 27th Feb play starts 10.30am - help from 9.30am
UNIFORMS
Floor Managers – Light Blue Jacket with white undershirts Directing –Blue shirts Navy Directors Jackets Scoring – Black shirts with Gold Coast Logo Caddies – Purple shirts with Gold Coast Logo
WALK-IN PAIRS AT THE GOLD COAST CONGRESS
https://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/2020/Walkins.pdf
WALK INS MEAN YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PRE-REGISTER. YOU TURN UP WITH
YOUR PARTNER AND PAY AT THE TABLES DESIGNATED FOR WALK INS.
WALK INS ARE MASTERPOINTED WITH REDPOINTS.
Cost is $15.00 per player. Voucher Prizes for each Session
Winner.
All Walk In Sessions are sponsored by Broadbeach Restaurants, Fashion Shops.
FRIDAY 21st FEBRUARY 6.00 PM***
SATURDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 10.30 am and 3.00 pm
SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 3.00 pm
MONDAY 24th FEBRUARY 9.30 am and 1.30 pm
TUESDAY 25th FEBRUARY 10.30 am and 3.00 pm
WEDNESDAY 26th FEBRUARY 10.30 am and 3.00 pm
THURSDAY 27th FEBRUARY 10.30 am and 3.00 pm
FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY 10.00 am and 2.00 pm
SATURDAY 29th FEBRUARY 10.00 am
***No Frills Walk Ins – 6.00 pm to 6.15 pm Staggered Start – No
Frills means exactly that. No Outlets opened, no coffee, no bottled
water, no food. Friday 21st February
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WEB RESULTS PAGE
On the 2020 GCC Results Page, http://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/results2020.php
(or if you hate typing like your editors https://tinyurl.com/y7qfrojh), there is an option,
"Individual Player Results". Click on this and enter your surname or ABF number (or
anyone else whose results you may be interested in). You will now see a list of every
session in which you played at the 2020 GCC, your score, the number of
masterpoints won, and a link to your scorecard for the session. (This page will be
updated at the end of each day's play).
An alternate website for results can be found at http://www.gcc.bridgeaustralia.org.
WEB DRAW FOR NEXT ROUND PAGE
The draw for the next round in the Teams and Swiss Pairs events will be published on the web at the same time it is displayed on the projector screens at the venue. So, if you are “connected” you can check your standings and the draw online. Alternatively, download the Apple/Android App.
WEBSITE
https://www.qldbridge.com.au/gcc/index.php
This is the Gold Coast Congress website. Look to the Tabs on the left hand side in
the blue column to help you navigate around. If you enter via the ABF website go to
the red Players Tab on the top right hand side of the home page then go to
upcoming events and click on the GCC. If you enter via the QBA home page in the
centre under upcoming state and major events click on the words 2020 GCC web
site.
WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR
• Seniors’ Pairs and Seniors’ Teams events have been discontinued
• Seniors’ and Women’s categories introduced in Open Teams with their own
Finals and PQPs awarded
• Walk-ins every session except Sunday morning
• Thursday Rookie Pairs starts 10.30am
WITHDRAWALS
Players are permitted to withdraw from all divisions of the Championship Pairs (Open, Senior, Intermediate, Restricted and Novice) Finals (Sunday 23rd February and Monday 24th February) at the end of the qualifying rounds, provided that they notify the Chief Director or Bridge Administration Desk within ONE HOUR of the qualifying scores being posted. No portion of the entry fees will be refunded.
WOMEN’S FINALS
At the end of Round 12, the two highest placed eligible Women’s teams will qualify to
a 48 board Final on Friday, February 28th 10.00am.
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YOUTH ELEGIBILITY
Must be born on or after 01/01/1995.
YOUTH, STUDENT & OTHER CONCESSIONAL ENTRY FEES–
ADVISE WHEN ENTERING
▪ Courtesy of the Gold Coast Congress, all players under 20 as at 1st January are entitled to free entry.
▪ In accordance with Australian Bridge Federation policy, all players aged 20 and all players under 25 as at 1st January are entitled to a 50% discount on entry fees.
▪ Courtesy of the Gold Coast Congress, all players over 100 as at 1st January
are entitled to free entry.
YOUTH PLAYERS ACCOMMODATION
The Gold Coast Congress offers heavily subsidised accommodation in holiday units
to youth(ish) players. The cost is:
• $17 a night for those born in 1995 or later
• $27 a night for older youths (up to 32 years or so)
Capricornia Apartments https://www.capricornia.com.au/ have air-conditioning in the
living area (fans in bedrooms) and a fully equipped kitchen. The complex is a short
stroll to the venue (and is even closer to the beach). It has a pool, BBQ area, tennis
court, complimentary boogie boards, spa and sauna.
For details, or to book, contact Jessica Brake at jessicabrake@hotmail.com, 0414
134 888, or via a Facebook message. Accommodation is limited. Preference is
given to those born in 1995 or later, or to older youths not in full time employment
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ZEPHYR FOUNDATION (2020 GCC Charity)
www.zephyrfoundation.com.au
My name is Carmel Martin. I’m a bridge player and the treasurer of Zephyr Education Inc. Most bridge players now know about Zephyr as this is the fourth year that the QBA, under the auspices of Kim Ellaway, Richard Wallis and Tim Runting, has sponsored Zephyr as its official Gold Coast Congress charity.
Owing to the huge support and generosity shown by the bridge community, $34,000 was raised last year. All of that money has been used to do a great deal of good. 1400 children were helped by Zephyr last financial year and more shelters have been taken on since then.
In April 2013, my sister, Isabella, read an article in the Courier Mail highlighting the plight of mothers and their children arriving at domestic violence shelters, often with only the clothes on their backs. The article made a plea for essential school items for the children, such as school bags and shoes.
A drastic consequence of the upheaval in the lives of these children is that their education is often severely disrupted. This makes their transition to a new school in a new location far more difficult, firstly because without the proper clothing and equipment they stand out from the other children at a time when it is important for their self-confidence that they fit in. Secondly, without the relevant text books etc they will quickly fall behind in their schooling. They encounter many other problems, two examples of which are that without a hat they may run up against the ‘no hat no play’ rule, or without proper school shoes they may not be allowed to play sport.
We decided to set up a charity focusing on supplying uniforms, shoes, text books, stationery, school bags, lunch boxes, water bottles, swim wear and other school items. We also pay resource and other fees as required.
Research shows that it is vital for the children’s well-being that they get back to school as soon as possible and that they don’t stand out from other children at their new school during this difficult time. Therefore, we respond to requests from shelters (usually), within 24 hours.
This charity is all about volunteers. Everyone who works for Zephyr is a volunteer. No one is paid to work or reimbursed for private expenses.
Your Support: As a bridge player, I turned to the bridge community for donations when we realized that the size of the charity was going to go beyond the boundaries of our two families and close friends. The support from the bridge community has been overwhelming, humbling and gratefully received. Apart from the hugely generous financial support we’ve received, we’ve been spurred on by the massive endorsement of what we are trying to do. Bill Haughie informs me that the bridge community regards Zephyr as their charity. I know I’m talking in superlatives but there are no words big enough to describe the support we continue to receive. Everyone is drawn to the idea that you can break the cycle of disadvantage with education.
At the time of the Gold Coast Congress 2016 we were supporting 16 refuges. In December 2016, that figure numbered 41 refuges. On Christmas Eve we registered our 60th Queensland shelter and we support all 7 shelters in Tasmania. The Qld shelters stretch from Weipa to the Gold Coast and west to Mt Isa and beyond. Our hope is to replicate this simple, highly effective, successful model in other states. One shelter which we assist in Tasmania supports men and their children. Zephyr is about the needs of the children but parents, teachers, coordinators and others involved also benefit hugely.
Domestic violence has reached epidemic proportions in Australia and any help you can provide to help children affected by it to get on with their education would be much appreciated.
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All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Details for donations are as follows:
Zephyr Education Inc BSB: 084-004 Account number: 15-629-0526 Ref: Your name
We have Credit Card and EFTpos Facilities available at the raffle prizes table.
If you make a donation, please email your contact details to admin@zephyreducation.com.au so we can send you a tax deductible receipt. You can find out more about Zephyr Foundation at www.zephyreducation.com.au and on Facebook.
We will be collecting throughout the tournament, mainly Sunday and Wednesday morning and ask players to support this exceptionally worthy charity either through a donation or the purchase of raffle tickets - 1 ticket $5 or 10 tickets $10.
The first prize will be one entry (two players) to the 2021 GCC Pairs Championship. Second prize is another Leonie Spence Scrumble. The next nine tickets drawn will be to “win a club game with an expert”. At the discretion of the winning ticket holder, another prize as listed at the ticket sales desk may be substituted for the club game.
The raffle will be drawn during the 10.30am Teams session on Thursday 27 February and winners will be announced at 3.00pm Teams session immediately before the commencement of play.
In relation to the game with an expert: There will be 9 winners drawn, with each winner, (in order of being drawn), being given the option of choosing from the remaining pool of experts to play one club session of bridge with the expert at a mutually agreed time and place. Entry fees for both player and expert to be paid by the winning ticket holder.
ALL FUNDS RAISED THROUGH DONATIONS OR RAFFLE TICKETS SALES
GO TO ZEPHYR EDUCATION INC
HELPING CHILDREN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GET BACK TO SCHOOL
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